(a) Children in Oklahoma Department of Human Services custody are provided a structured and supportive living environment that provides direction and guidance.  Children appropriate for placement:

• (1) demonstrate the ability to positively interact with adult caregivers and have limited failed placements;
• (2) agree to the placement;
• (3) agree to attend the placement provider's identified place of worship in non-funded group homes; and
• (4) demonstrate the ability to attend public school; and
• (5) exhibit minimal behavioral or emotional problems.

(b) In general, children served are male or female, ten to 18 years of age.  Exceptions to the age range may be made for sibling groups or younger children, as appropriate, with the agreement of the contractor and Children and Family Services Division (CFSD) Community-Based Residential Care programs manager and are documented by the contract liaison.  Children served in the funded Level B group home are Native American.

(c) Each non-funded and funded Level B contractor serves a different target population.   • 1

(d) The placement provider and contract liaison screen referrals for appropriateness for the placement of children to non-funded Level B group homes.

(e) Referrals to funded Level B group homes are made by CFSD Placement Section though the contract liaison.