DCF 59.03(2)(a)6.a. a. Copies of the articles of incorporation, constitution and by-laws of a corporation applying for licensure.

DCF 59.03(2)(a)6.b. b. Information as specified by the department to demonstrate that the facility meets the requirements of these rules.

DCF 59.03(2)(a)6.c. c. The applicant shall provide evidence of the availability of funds to carry the shelter care facility through the first 6 months of operation. Such evidence is not limited to actual cash or credit but may be evidence of the intent of the juvenile court to use the shelter care facility to the extent that a minimum necessary population will be maintained.

DCF 59.03(2)(a)7. 7. The name, addresses and titles of the board members and the name of the executive of a corporation applying for a license, and the name and address of the superintendent(s) of shelter care for the county(s) served, and of the unit supervisor for the facility.

DCF 59.03(2)(b) (b) Written agreement. Any person applying for a license to operate a private shelter care facility shall present with the application a written agreement between the person making application and the chairperson(s) of the county board(s) and the judge(s) of the juvenile court(s) of the county(s) in which service will be provided. The agreement must provide, in addition to any other condition established by the parties that:

DCF 59.03(2)(b)1. 1. The person operating the facility(s) will only accept into care those children referred by the juvenile court(s) of the county(s) served, or whose placement is approved by the court(s).

DCF 59.03(2)(b)2. 2. The person operating the facility(s) will act under the jurisdiction and supervision of the juvenile court(s) of the county(s) served, and will abide by any policies established by the court(s) which are not in conflict with these rules.

DCF 59.03(2)(b)3. 3. In addition, the agreement shall specify the financial and other responsibilities of each party.

DCF 59.03(2)(c) (c) Insurance.

DCF 59.03(2)(c)1. 1. All licensees shall carry sufficient forms and amounts of available insurance to insure the liability risks of the facility in the provision of services and to give reasonable protection to its assets.

DCF 59.03(2)(c)2. 2. All licensees shall be responsible for providing liability insurance for all situations in which children are transported by the licensee or its agents.

DCF 59.03(2)(d) (d) Corporation operated shelter facilities.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)1. 1. Incorporation.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)1.a. a. Any body of persons wishing to operate a corporation operated shelter care facility or series of shelter care facilities shall be incorporated in accordance with the laws of the state of Wisconsin.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)1.b. b. Any corporation which is incorporated outside of Wisconsin shall secure authorization from the secretary of state to do business in Wisconsin.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)2. 2. Board of directors.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)2.a. a. Each corporation shall be governed by a board of directors which is responsible for the operation of the corporation according to its defined purpose.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)2.b. b. No member of this board shall be an employee of the corporation or the spouse of an employee, unless the corporation is a non-profit, non-stock corporation incorporated in Wisconsin for the sole purpose of operating one shelter care facility.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3. 3. The board shall:

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3.a. a. Establish written procedures for operation of the facility under the direction of the juvenile court judge and the superintendent of shelter care of the county in which the facility is located, or the committee of judges when 2 or more counties cooperated to provide shelter care.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3.b. b. Exercise trusteeship for property, investments, and protection from liability.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3.c. c. Approve the budget and be responsible for obtaining and disbursing funds.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3.d. d. Designate an executive and delegate to the executive responsibility for the administration of all shelter care facilities operated by the corporation.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3.e. e. Establish a plan for maintaining a continuing relationship with the community in which the facility is located for the purpose of promoting a better understanding and acceptance of the shelter care facility.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)3.f. f. The board shall contain 2 seats for persons 17 years of age or younger who may vote on all issues relating to the care of children in shelter care.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)4. 4. Financial arrangements.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)4.a. a. The board with the executive shall be responsible for the secure and judicious use of funds for shelter care. Policies and practices shall be in accord with sound budgeting, disbursement and audit control procedures.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)4.b. b. Each corporation shall have a sound written plan of financing to assure sufficient funds to enable it to carry out its defined purposes and to provide proper care.

DCF 59.03(2)(d)4.c. c. The corporation shall maintain a system of business management and staffing to assure maintenance of complete and accurate accounts, books and records.