N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6355.22

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-C 6355.22 - Education
(a) Foster care programs shall work cooperatively with the licensing agency, DCYF, the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the child in care, and the school in providing for the education of the child in care.
(b) The child shall be enrolled in the local public school unless his or her needs require an alternative approved educational program.
(c) The foster care program shall assist in implementing the individual education plan for a child in care who has been identified as educationally disabled.
(d) The foster care program shall make time and space available for studying and shall ensure that children have access to reference materials.
(e) The foster care program shall support the on-going education and career planning for youth over the age of 14.
(f) The foster care program shall ensure that life skills training is available and appropriate to the age and abilities of the child, including life skills training in:
(1) Family roles;
(2) Sex education;
(3) Hygiene;
(4) Social development; and
(5) Self-care.
(g) Foster care programs shall assist a child who is eligible, to participate in the DCYF adult living program, and receive education in the following:
(1) Consumer education;
(2) Money management;
(3) Housing needs;
(4) Higher education; and
(5) Career planning.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6355.22

#8696, eff 7-29-06

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 33, Filed August 14, 2014, Proposed by #10640, Effective 7/29/2014, Expires7/26/2015.
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 10, Filed March 12, 2015, Proposed by #10783, Effective 2/13/2015, Expires2/13/2025.