AZ SB1528

Defines "kinship foster care" as care and supervision of a foster child by a relative or an individual with a significant relationship with the child.

Allows the department to issue a foster home license to kinship foster parents who complete required training and undergo state and federal criminal records checks, without requiring a level I fingerprint clearance card.

Limits kinship foster care licenses to specific children placed by the department, with authority to modify licenses to include additional related children in the department's care.

Makes denial, suspension, or revocation of a foster home license due to failure to obtain a level I fingerprint clearance card non-appealable agency action.

Requires kinship foster parents and adult household members to submit fingerprints for criminal records checks pursuant to section 41-1750 and federal law.