STRTP Licensing and Regulatory Compliance

Question 1

Which California state agency is primarily responsible for licensing Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs)?

Accepted Answer

Department of Social Services (DSS)

Answer

Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

Answer

Department of Education (CDE)

Answer

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Question 2

Under California law, an STRTP license is required when a program serves how many or more children at a time?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

4

Answer

6

Answer

10

Question 3

What is the maximum length of stay for a child in an STRTP without a court-ordered extension?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

12 months

Answer

18 months

Answer

24 months

Question 4

Which document must an STRTP have approved before admitting children to serve as a Medi-Cal provider?

Accepted Answer

Medi-Cal Provider Agreement

Answer

Foster Care Rate Card

Answer

Therapeutic Behavioral Services Plan

Answer

Individualized Budget Authorization

Question 5

How often must an STRTP undergo a full licensing inspection by DSS?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every two years

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Every three years

Answer

Only upon complaint

Question 6

Which of the following is a mandatory reporting requirement for STRTPs under California law?

Accepted Answer

Reporting suspected child abuse to a child protective services agency or law enforcement

Answer

Reporting resident curfew violations to parents only

Answer

Reporting medication refusals to DSS within 72 hours

Answer

Reporting staff absences to the county mental health authority