Who is responsible for compliance with licensing regulations in the agency?

• A. The child-placing agency administrator
• B. The case worker
• C. The service provider
• D. The foster parent

Answer: (A)

Licensing compliance is the agency’s responsibility, and the person in charge of the agency holds the ultimate accountability for making sure all rules and standards are met. The agency administrator sets up the policies, training, and monitoring processes that ensure staff follow licensing requirements, keeps the necessary records, and prepares for inspections or corrective actions when deficiencies are found. This leadership role coordinates with the licensing authorities and guides how the whole agency operates to stay within regulatory bounds.

The other roles work within that framework. A case worker carries out daily duties with families and supports their plans, but does not oversee the agency’s overall compliance. A service provider delivers contracted services and must meet applicable standards, yet compliance responsibility rests with the agency leadership. A foster parent follows the rules for caring for a child, but they are not responsible for the agency’s licensing compliance as a whole.