D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6018

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-6018 - DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

6018.1

A resource parent shall teach and guide each foster child with techniques that stress praise and encouragement.

6018.2

Discipline shall be appropriate to the age and disability, if any, of the foster child.

6018.3

A resource parent shall establish well-defined rules that set the expectations for and the limits of behavior.

6018.4

No resource parent shall subject a child to physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, derogatory remarks about the child or family members, or threats of removal from the foster home.

6018.5

A resource parent shall not use forms of discipline that involve cruel, severe, or humiliating actions, including, but not limited to:

(a) Physical punishment inflicted in any manner upon the body;

(b) Denial of balanced nutrition, clothing, or shelter;

(c) Denial of visits, telephone calls, or mail contact with family members, social workers, or attorneys; and

(d) Assignment of strenuous exercise or work to the point of endangering the health of the child.

6018.6

A resource parent shall not punish a child for bed-wetting or any action regarding toilet training.

6018.7

A resource parent shall take steps to ensure that any other person providing care to a foster child adheres to the requirements of this section.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6018

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 6617 (July 27, 2001); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 2859 (3/15/2024)