DCF 56.21(3)(i)(i) Agree to provide quality, reliable, and temporary care for the child in foster care that is consistent with the child’s treatment, case, or service plan. DCF 56.21(3)(j)(j) Obtain from the foster parent appropriate information about the specific care procedures and interaction strategies relevant for the child’s care. DCF 56.21(3)(k)(k) Agree to perform household and emergency tasks directly related to the general health and well-being of the foster child. DCF 56.21(3)(L)(L) Possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance if transporting a foster child. DCF 56.21(3)(n)(n) May not be an employee of the licensing agency or a relative of an employee of the licensing agency if the employee works in the area of the agency that issues foster care licenses. DCF 56.21(4)(a)(a) Level 1 or 2. A licensing agency may establish policies and procedures to fund respite care for a foster parent who operates a foster home with a Level 1 or 2 certification. DCF 56.21(4)(b)1.1. A licensing agency shall fund and arrange for a foster parent who operates a foster home with a Level 3 or 4 certification to have 8 to 24 consecutive hours of respite care per month of care provided. Respite care shall be provided in a combination of days to be determined by the foster parent and the licensing agency. The licensing agency may require that any respite care include an overnight stay. DCF 56.21(4)(b)2.2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., a licensing agency is not required to fund and arrange respite care of a child with a level of need below 3 who is placed in a foster home with a Level 3 or 4 certification. DCF 56.21 HistoryHistory: EmR1050: emerg. cr., eff. 1-1-11; CR 10-148: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11; CR 21-107: am. (3) (b) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22. DCF 56.22DCF 56.22 Assessment of needs and strengths. DCF 56.22(1)(a)(a) A placing agency shall use a standardized assessment tool prescribed by the department to assess the needs and strengths of a child placed or to be placed into a foster home and the needs of the child’s foster parent. A placing agency may subcontract this responsibility. DCF 56.22 NoteNote: The assessment tool is available in the forms section of the department’s website at http://dcf.wisconsin.gov. DCF 56.22(1)(b)(b) Notwithstanding par. (a), this section does not apply to a child placed or to be placed into a foster home that is licensed solely for the purpose of adoption of a domestic infant under s. 48.837, Stats., or a foreign child under s. 48.839 or 48.97, Stats. DCF 56.22(2)(2) Qualification to assess. An individual performing the assessment shall be trained and certified in the use of the department’s standardized assessment tool. DCF 56.22(3)(a)(a) Assessment within 30 days after placement. A placing agency shall assess each foster child before placement in a foster home or within 30 days after the child’s placement. A placing agency shall assess each foster parent within 30 days after the child’s placement in the foster home. DCF 56.22(3)(b)(b) Reassessment every 6 months. A placing agency shall reassess each foster child and the child’s foster parent within 6 months after the child’s last assessment or reassessment. The placing agency, licensing agency, or foster parent may request a reassessment more frequently. DCF 56.22(4)(a)(a) Basics of the tool. The standardized assessment tool shall include a list of items that may have a direct impact on service planning for the child and the child’s foster parent. The list of items included in the standardized assessment tool shall assist with evaluation of all of the following: DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.b.b. Life functioning, including physical, mental, and dental health; relationships with family members; and social skills.