R501-22-13. Specialized Services for Temporary Homeless Youth Shelters

  A. Temporary Homeless Youth Shelters shall provide a staff ratio of no less than one direct care staff to ten youth.

  B. The age of the youth to be admitted shall be between 12 years of age and 17 years of age. Youth may be admitted with their own biological children of any age.

  C. Youth shall be assessed by facility staff who meet the qualifications of a mental health therapist as defined in Section 58-60-102, to determine whether they are an imminent risk of harming themselves or others. Youth who are assessed as an imminent risk shall be referred to programs qualified to serve them.

  D. Temporary Homeless Youth Shelters shall comply with Section 62A-4a-501 regarding mandatory notifications.

  E. Temporary Homeless Youth Shelters shall comply with Section 62A-2-108.1 to coordinate educational requirements for all youth admitted.