Submission of Application for Certification and Child Placement for a Level 5 Foster Home

The purpose of this portal is to submit the required information to the DCF Level 5 Panel to request certification of a Level 5 Foster Home. Supplemental supporting documents must be uploaded as an attachment.

Provider Name

Submitter Name

Submitter Email Address

Licensing Agency

Application Type

Initial

Modification

Renewal

Child Placement

Attach Application for the Certification and Child Placement for a Level 5 Home (DCF-F-2559-E)

DCF-F-2559-E

Attach Application for the Certification and Child Placement for a Level 5 Home (DCF-F-5705-E)

DCF-F-5705-E

Communication Attachments

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Attachments for Each Child in a Level 5 Foster Home

Child's Treatment Plan

Crisis/Behavioral Support Plan

CLTS Individual Service Plan, if applicable

Letter from the placing agency describing the child’s progress since placement/last applications, including consideration of fit for continued placement.

Emergency Medical Protocols, if applicable

Program Description Attachments

Sample of a Daily House Schedule

Attach Other Files

Comments/Notes

Submission of Application for Certification and Child Placement for a Level 5 Foster Home

Communication Attachments

Attachments for Each Child in a Level 5 Foster Home

Program Description Attachments

DCF-F-5710-E (R. 11/2025)