Who counts toward the maximum number of children in a foster home?

• A. Only biological children living in the home
• B. Only children receiving foster or respite care
• C. Biological/adopted children living in the home, children receiving foster or respite care, and children for whom the family provides day care
• D. Only children under six

Answer: (C)

The rule is about counting every child you’re responsible for in the home, not just those in foster care. So, the maximum includes biological or adopted children living in the home, children you’re caring for in foster or respite placements, and children for whom you provide day care. Each of these children requires supervision, space, and resources, so they all contribute to the licensed capacity. That’s why the inclusive option is the best—counting only one subset (like just foster children or just young children) misses other children in the home who are under your supervision.