The child-placing agency (agency) has a written statement describing:
- (1) the agency's philosophy on and approach to independent living placements;
- (2) the criteria used to select youth for independent living placement;
- (3) the approach used to assess the appropriateness of independent living placement;
- (4) the nature and frequency of supervision provided to youth in the program;
- (5) programs and services available to the youth during placement;
- (6) living environments provided by the agency; and
- (7) a crisis response system that ensures youth have 24-hour access to agency staff.