Where must I have a main or branch office?

• A. In each region of the department where you verify homes
• B. Within 150 miles of each verified foster home
• C. Both of the above
• D. In the agency's city of origin only

Answer: (C)

Having a main or branch office in the regions where you verify homes ensures local oversight, consistent supervision, and accessible records for each geographic area your agency serves. The rule that you must be within 150 miles of every verified foster home guarantees staff can reach homes for visits, assessments, and timely responses to issues.

Together, these requirements ensure both adequate regional presence and practical accessibility to foster homes. If you limited offices to the agency’s city of origin, you’d risk being far from some homes and unable to supervise effectively. If you only enforced the proximity distance without establishing regional offices, oversight would lack a stable local presence.