Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-113.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-113.10 - Information on the child(ren) placed in the home

(1)Information about the child(ren). Foster parents shall maintain a separate folder of information on the child(ren) placed in the home. This folder shall be provided to the department or the child(ren)'s parent or guardian when the child(ren) leave the placement. The folder shall contain:

a. The names and addresses of all doctors, mental health professionals, and dentists who have treated the child(ren); current medications prescribed, including over-the-counter medications; medication log; and the type of medical, dental, vision, and mental health treatments and hearing examinations received while the child(ren) are in the foster home.

b. School reports including report cards and pictures.

c. Date the child(ren) left the placement.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom the child(ren) are discharged.

(2)Confidentiality. Foster parents shall maintain confidentiality regarding the child(ren) in placement except as required to comply with rules on mandatory reporting of child abuse and with the child(ren)'s case permanency plan. Foster parents shall not without parent or guardian and department consent post pictures or information concerning the child(ren) on any Internet website or on social media.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.7.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-113.10

ARC 8010B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09

Amended by IAB July 5, 2017/Volume XL, Number 01, effective 9/1/2017

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 6/1/2023