RULE §749.2567 Must a home maintain the child/caregiver ratio at all times?
No. However, even during a time that all children in care are away from the home, at least one caregiver must be available by phone to: (1) Respond to emergencies, changes in schedules, or unplanned events; and (2) Provide care and supervision whenever a child needs the attention of a caregiver, including when the child returns to the home. Below are comparisons of the previous and current ratios. Foster Family Home Ratios A foster family home may care for up to six children total (including biological and adopted children). However, depending on the characteristics of the children, this number may decrease if there is only one caregiver.
