HB 259 -- Disclosure of Certain Foster Care Licensure Information

Sponsor:  Cox

This bill changes the laws regarding the disclosure of certain
foster care licensure information.  A public governmental body is
authorized to close meetings and records and votes if they relate
to personal information obtained in the process of licensing a
foster home.  The Division of Family Services within the
Department of Social Services must make a report available for
each foster home that is licensed and for each foster home
renewing an existing license which includes:

(1)  The names of all persons 18 years of age or older licensed
to operate the foster home;

(2)  A description of the background investigation conducted on
all persons operating or maintaining the foster home including
certain specified documentation;

(3)  A description of all concerns raised during the background
investigation and foster home licensure process and how those
concerns were resolved;

(4)  A description of the character traits of each person and how
those traits assist or hinder the person in operating or
maintaining a foster home; and

(5)  A list of all references provided by each person, stating
the reference's name, how and when the reference was contacted,
and a brief description of the reference's opinion of the person.

The report must not contain the address of any residence or any
personal information not otherwise required which could be used
by another to threaten, harm, harass, or embarrass any person.

Missouri House of Representatives
96th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 9, 2011 at 1:17 pm