These are policies for Residential Programs to accompany the updated 2026 Residential Regulations.
- This page, Licensing Policies for Residential and Placement Programs, is offered by
- Executive Office of Education
Licensing Policies for Residential and Placement Programs
Table of Contents
Residential Policies (2026 Updates)
Residential and Placement Programs Policies and Technical Assistance
Open PDF file, 83.3 KB,
Freezing or Reducing Enrollment
(English, PDF 83.3 KB)
Open DOCX file, 18.03 KB,
Home Study Update Policy
(English, DOCX 18.03 KB)
Open PDF file, 271.63 KB,
Internal Investigations and Personnel Guidance
(English, PDF 271.63 KB)
Open DOCX file, 15.36 KB,
Public Approval
(English, DOCX 15.36 KB)
Open DOC file, 35.5 KB,
Behavior Management & Physical Restraint Policy
(English, DOC 35.5 KB)
Open PDF file, 105.37 KB,
Prone Restraint Policy
(English, PDF 105.37 KB)
Open PDF file, 109.32 KB,
Separation From the Group Policy
(English, PDF 109.32 KB)
Open PDF file, 366.68 KB,
Updated Bottle Warming Safety Policy
(English, PDF 366.68 KB)
Open DOC file, 21.5 KB,
Closed & Locked Doors Policy
(English, DOC 21.5 KB)
Open PDF file, 71.12 KB,
Emergency Contingency Plans
(English, PDF 71.12 KB)
Residential and Placement Programs Recordkeeping Policies
Open DOC file, 30.5 KB,
Evidence of Financial Viability
(English, DOC 30.5 KB)
Placement Programs Policies
Open DOCX file, 19.06 KB,
Adoption Agency Closing Policy
(English, DOCX 19.06 KB)
Open DOC file, 36 KB,
Limited Shelter Placement Policy
(English, DOC 36 KB)
Open PDF file, 113.72 KB,
Serious Injury In Residential Care or Placement Policy
(English, PDF 113.72 KB)
Technical Assistance for Residential and Placement Programs
Open PDF file, 263.43 KB,
Entering a case in LEAD
(English, PDF 263.43 KB)
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