DCF 59.06(7)(a)(a) In family and small group shelter facilities, dining facilities shall be such as to permit all members of the household to sit down to meals together.
DCF 59.06(7)(b)(b) In large group shelter facilities dining facilities shall be provided with sufficient space and equipment to serve all the residents.
DCF 59.06(7)(c)(c) The unit supervisor of a hold-over room shall arrange for nutritious meals for the occupant or occupants held in a hold-over room over a meal period or when the occupant or occupants have not had the most recent meal, and shall provide the occupant or occupants a snack between lunch and supper and at night before the occupant or occupants go to sleep.
DCF 59.06(8)(8)Bathroom.
DCF 59.06(8)(a)(a) The facility shall contain one complete bathroom including stool, washbowl, and tub or shower, for each 8 individuals residing there.
DCF 59.06(8)(b)(b) Bathroom facilities shall be within the facility and within one floor of sleeping room occupied by children.
DCF 59.06(8)(c)(c) In large group shelter facilities separate bathroom facilities shall be provided for both sexes if the facility is co-educational.
DCF 59.06(8)(d)(d) A hold-over room shall have bathroom facilities available on the premises that are accessible at any time to a child placed in the hold-over room.
DCF 59.06(9)(9)Indoor recreation area. Indoor recreation equipment and space appropriate to the age and interest levels of children shall be provided.
DCF 59.06(10)(10)Furnishings.
DCF 59.06(10)(a)(a) The living area shall be adequately furnished and allow for free and informal use by the children.
DCF 59.06(10)(b)(b) Each child in shelter care shall be provided with a separate bed except that siblings of the same sex may share a double bed.
DCF 59.06(10)(c)(c) Each bed shall be of such size as to ensure comfort of the child, be in good condition, have a clean and comfortable mattress with waterproof covering when necessary, and be provided with a pillow, 2 sheets, bedspread and blankets adequate for the season.
DCF 59.06(10)(d)(d) All sheets and pillow cases shall be changed at least once a week, more often if necessary and when the bed is occupied by a new resident.
DCF 59.06(10)(e)(e) Triple decker bunks shall not be used.
DCF 59.06(10)(f)(f) An adequate supply of clean wash cloths, and bath towels shall be available to each child.
DCF 59.06(10)(g)(g) A hold-over room shall have a table. The hold-over room shall also have a chair for each occupant. Where necessary, comfortable sleeping accommodations shall be provided for each occupant.
DCF 59.06(11)(11)Kitchen.
DCF 59.06(11)(a)(a) The kitchen shall be of adequate size and equipped with adequate household appliances and utensils to meet the needs of residents.
DCF 59.06(11)(b)(b) Dishes, silverware, utensils and food shall be maintained and stored in clean and sanitary manner.
DCF 59.06(12)(12)Laundry.
DCF 59.06(12)(a)(a) Private or public laundry facilities shall be available to meet the needs of all residents.
DCF 59.06(12)(b)(b) Any laundry equipment in the facility shall be installed and vented in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
DCF 59.06(13)(13)Storage space.
DCF 59.06(13)(a)(a) The shelter care facilities shall have sufficient storage space to accommodate, within reason, each child’s clothing and other belongings.
DCF 59.06(13)(b)(b) All medicines shall be labeled and stored in a locked compartment designated for this use only except that medicines requiring refrigeration shall be properly stored and clearly labeled. All outdated medicines shall be destroyed.
DCF 59.06(13)(c)(c) Provisions shall be made for the safe storage of potentially dangerous items.
DCF 59.06(14)(14)Telephone. A telephone shall be provided with emergency instructions posted nearby for fire, police and medical assistance. A telephone in a locked room or requiring payment to reach the operator shall not satisfy this requirement.
DCF 59.06(15)(15)Emergency equipment. Each shelter care facility shall have first aid supplies readily available.