General Qualifications
You may be eligible for licensure if you meet all of the following qualifications:
- Are at least 21 years of age
- Obtain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Pass the protective service registry checks
- Are lawfully present in the U.S. and reside in Arizona
- Are free of medical, physical, or mental health problems that could interfere with the provision of safe care for a child or vulnerable adult
- Are able to provide a caring, nurturing, and positive home environment
- Can provide a child or adult with a clean bed and sufficient bedroom space
- Have sufficient income to meet the needs of your family
- Are able to meet and maintain the life-safety requirements for the home or apartment
The complete qualifications for Developmental Home licensing are outlined in detail in the Arizona Administrative Code