What must you evaluate at quarterly visits?

• A. Any change to household members
• B. Any major life change in the foster family
• C. Any change to the foster home disaster and emergency plans
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Quarterly visits are about ensuring the foster home remains safe, stable, and compliant for the child. Because changes in the home can affect safety, supervision, and the ability to meet licensing requirements, you review all relevant areas at each visit.

You assess any change to household members to confirm who is living in the home, ensure they have proper approvals or clearances, and verify that the living arrangement continues to meet safety standards. You also look at any major life changes in the foster family—things like new partners, shifts in work schedules, health issues, or other circumstances that could impact supervision, routines, or support networks. Finally, you revisit the foster home’s disaster and emergency plans to ensure they reflect current information, including updated contact numbers, evacuation procedures, emergency resources, and the plan's applicability to the actual household.

All of these factors collectively influence the child’s safety and the home’s ability to respond in emergencies, so they are evaluated together during quarterly visits to keep everything up to date and compliant.