14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-II-45.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 936-II-45.0 - Foster Parent Records

45.1 A licensee shall have documentation that the agency provided the positive behavior management policy to a foster parent and requires the foster parent to follow this policy.

45.2 A licensee shall keep a paper or electronic foster parent record containing the following information as required by these regulations:

45.2.1 Application;

45.2.2 Home study final evaluation report and addendums or updates;

45.2.3 References;

45.2.4 For adult household members, the Consent to Release Criminal History and Child Protection Registry Information form and verification form from the Delaware State Police that fingerprinting was completed;

45.2.5 Verification of completed background check, child protection registry checks, and adult abuse registry checks;

45.2.6 Adult household members' health appraisals including TB tests or risk assessments and, for child household members, health appraisals including immunization records unless the immunization is contrary to the child's health as documented by a licensed health care professional or is contrary to the parent or guardian's religious beliefs as documented by a notarized statement;

45.2.7 Commendation, complaint record, and documentation of disciplinary action and history, if applicable;

45.2.8 Report on annual compliance review;

45.2.9 History of care provided by a foster parent, including the name and age of each child served, who made the placement, date of placement, and date and reason for removal;

45.2.10 Dual service agreement and documentation of annual review; and

45.2.11 Termination summary when foster care is no longer provided, including reason for ending foster care.

45.3 A licensee shall receive written permission from a foster parent before releasing the foster parent's record to someone not employed by an agency, except when releasing the record to authorized personnel or pursuant to court order.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-II-45.0

23 DE Reg. 233 (09/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 274 (9/1/2020) (final)