Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Nov. 20, 1998
The issue to be resolved in this proceeding concerns whether the Respondents' foster home license should be revoked. The reasons for the intended agency action are set forth in the Notice of Revocation letter of October 12, 1998, wherein it is alleged that the Respondent, Mr. Baldwin, used corporal punishment to discipline two foster children placed in his care and that Mr. Baldwin consumed alcohol in a negligent manner, placing the health and safety of foster home children in his care at risk by allegedly drinking alcohol while transporting children in his vehicle.Petitioner Agency proved that corporal punishment and driving with children after having consumed alcohol did occur, but not under circumstances justifying license revocation. Only one of two licensed Respondents committed negligent conduct.