When must a foster home notify you of a change affecting a condition of the verification?

• A. Before the change occurs, if possible; otherwise, immediately upon discovery
• B. After the change occurs
• C. Only if the change affects income
• D. Notification is optional

Answer: (A)

Timely notification about changes that could affect a verification condition must be proactive. If possible, inform the agency before the change takes place. If the change can’t be anticipated, report it as soon as you become aware of it. This allows the verification to be reassessed and any necessary adjustments to be made quickly, helping protect the child and keeping records accurate. Waiting until after the change or limiting notification to income would not meet the requirement, and saying notification is optional would undermine the oversight needed for safe, compliant placement. So the best practice is to notify before the change occurs if possible; otherwise, notify immediately upon discovery.