Q24. Are each of the following items required for private residential facilities providing targeted services for youth to obtain initial licensure from your agency?

  Required for all Required for most Required for some Not required Do not provide licensure Don't know No response Number
of States
a. Pass inspection of physical plant 37 0 0 0 7 0 0 44
b. Provide evidence of safe child care practices 35 1 0 0 7 0 0 43
c. Have written procedures for reporting physical or sexual abuse or neglect of youth 37 0 0 0 7 0 0 44
d. Meet all staff qualifications requirements, including training 36 0 0 0 7 0 0 43
e. Perform staff background checks 37 0 0 0 7 0 0 44
f. Meet specified staff-to-child ratios 34 1 0 2 7 0 0 44
g. Provide evidence of appropriate educational programming 31 0 0 1 8 3 1 44
h. Have procedures in place for use of approved seclusion and restraint techniques 34 3 0 0 7 0 0 44
i. Have written suicide prevention plans 20 1 3 10 7 3 0 44
j. Provide proof of accreditation from appropriate independent accrediting organization 7 0 5 20 10 1 1 44
k. Provide audited financial statement 22 1 4 4 7 3 1 42