D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6033
Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 29-6033 - BACK-UP CAREGIVER6033.1The resource parent shall identify a back-up caregiver to provide care and supervision, including short-term overnight care, for a foster child if the resource parent needs to be away from the foster home on an irregular basis.
6033.2Unless the back-up caregiver is licensed to provide care to a foster child by the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia the back-up caregiver shall:
(a) Be twenty-one (21) years of age or older;(b) Have knowledge of, interest in, and regard for the principles of good child care and understanding of the back-up caregiver's responsibility in providing care for a foster child; and(c) Have the suitability, stamina, and physical and mental health to meet the demands of serving as the back-up caregiver for a foster child.6033.3The back-up caregiver and all adults residing in the back-up caregiver's home shall obtain a child protection register check in accordance with §§6009.
6033.4The back-up caregiver and all adults residing in the back-up caregiver's home shall obtain a criminal record check in accordance with §§6008.
6033.5The back-up caregiver shall be approved by the agency before providing care and supervision for a foster child.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6033
Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 10669, 10672 (September 7, 2012); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 2859 (3/15/2024)Authority: The Director of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), pursuant to section 2(o) of the Child and Family Services Agency Establishment Amendment Act of 2000, effective April 4, 2001 (D.C. Law 13-277, D.C. Official Code § 4-1303.03 (a-1)(12) (2008 Repl.))