N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6350.32

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-C 6350.32 - Absconders/Runaways
(a) Pursuant to the definitions in He-C 6350.02(a) and (al) , some runaways shall also be deemed to be absconders.
(b) Providers shall be reimbursed by DCYF, pursuant to He-C 6350.04, at their authorized board and care and treatment rate through the day the child runs away and shall resume on the date the child returns to the residential treatment program, if applicable.
(c) If a child runs away, the residential treatment program shall immediately notify the local law enforcement agency, the parent(s), and DCYF. When reporting to law enforcement, the report shall include information that the child is court ordered in placement at the residential treatment program.
(d) In the event a child runs away, if the court order for placement at the residential treatment program is still in effect during the time that the child is absent a runaway, it shall be at the discretion of the program to remain involved with the child's case if approved by DCYF.
(e) If a child returns to the residential treatment program within 10 business days of running away, updates to the psycho-social assessment and treatment plan and the discharge summary, described in He-C 6350.12 and 6350.13, shall not be required, unless (f) below is applicable.
(f) If extenuating circumstances, including significant changes, clinical regression, or extreme behaviors such as, but not limited to, assaultive, destructive, self-injurious, or self-destructive behaviors, have occurred during the time a child is absent as a runaway, updates or revisions shall be made to the psycho-social assessment and treatment plan in accordance with He-C 6350.13.
(g) Any child who runs away shall be screened for indications that the child might be a victim of human trafficking. The residential treatment program shall notify DCYF and cooperate with DCYF to meet any needs identified.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6350.32

#6617, eff 10-25-97; ss by #8453, INTERIM, eff 10-25-05, EXPIRED: 4-23-06

New. #8693, eff 7-27-06

Amended byVolume XXXV Number 06, Filed February 12, 2015, Proposed by #10759, Effective 1/17/2015, Expires1/17/2025.