LDSS should ensure each provider receives at least quarterly and not annual training. LDSS should change the approval period for providers from 24 mths and not 36 months. This needs to be more frequent. DSS should provide mandatory tanining more frequent  than an annual basis at least quarterly. Also, gun ammunition should be locked separately, due to safety concerns. No child should be able to quickly access to a loaded weapon.  "Child" should mean any person under 21 instead of 18 years of age. This would ensure 18-21 year olds receive needed treatment. For home studies, there should be at least 3 references from a nonrelative. They could only be from relatives. Local departmetns should conduct a minimum of 2 face to face interviews in the applicant's home. I agree that the approval period for a provider should be 36 mths. In addition. Trainings provided should be face to face and not online courses. They should be offered on a consistent basis. The local department's representative should visit the home at least monthly and not quarterly. Quarterly visits would be a disservice to children and families involved.  For the re-approval process, there does not need to be results obtained for the turberculosis screnning.