After verifying a foster home, what must be filed in the agency home record?

• A. A copy of the signed agreement
• B. The annual budget
• C. The license plate number
• D. The foster parent's resume

Answer: (A)

After verifying a foster home, the agency must file a copy of the signed foster home agreement in the agency home record. This signed agreement is the formal, binding document that shows the home has been approved and outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and terms under which a child may be placed there. Keeping it in the home record provides an auditable reference for compliance, renewals, and inspections, ensuring everyone understands the agreed-upon conditions of placement. The other options aren’t part of the home verification file: the annual budget is an internal financial document, the license plate number isn’t relevant to the home’s approval, and the foster parent’s resume isn’t the documentation used to confirm ongoing eligibility or placement terms.