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Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 237.4. License required--exceptions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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An individual or an agency, as defined in section 237.1, shall not provide child foster care unless the individual or agency obtains a license issued under this chapter. However, a license is not required of the following:

1. An individual providing child foster care for a total of not more than twenty days in one calendar year.

2. A residential care facility licensed under chapter 135C which is approved for the care of children.

3. A hospital licensed under chapter 135B.

4. A health care facility licensed under chapter 135C.

5. A juvenile detention home or juvenile shelter care home approved under section 232.142.

6. An institution listed in section 218.1.

7. A facility licensed under chapter 125.

8. An individual providing child care as a babysitter at the request of a parent, guardian or relative having lawful custody of the child.

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