Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 3700.73 - Foster parent appeal of child relocation(a) Foster parents may appeal the relocation of a child from the foster family except under one of the following conditions: (1) The child has been with the foster family less than 6 months.(2) The removal is initiated by the court.(3) The removal is to return the child to his parents.(4) The removal is to place the child for adoption.(5) An investigation of a report of alleged child abuse indicates the need for protective custody removal to protect the child from further serious physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or serious physical neglect as defined in Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).(b) The FFCA shall inform foster parents in writing that they may appeal the relocation of a child in accordance with subsection (a) at least 15 days prior to the relocation of the child.(c) Foster parents who wish to appeal the relocation of a child shall submit to the FFCA a written appeal to be postmarked no later than 15 days after the date of the notice of their right to appeal the child's relocation.(d) Upon receipt of the foster parent's appeal, the FFCA shall date stamp the appeal and submit it to the Department's Office of Hearings and Appeals, Post Office Box 2675, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105, within 5 working days.(e) If a foster parent submits an appeal in accordance with subsection (c) and the foster parent has the right to appeal in accordance with subsection (a), the child shall remain in the foster family home pending a decision on the appeal.(f) Parties to an appeal of a child's relocation may be represented by an attorney or other representative.The provisions of this §3700.73 amended January 23, 1987, effective 1/24/1987, 17 Pa.B. 392.The provisions of this §3700.73 amended under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201-211, 701-774, 901-922 and 1001-1080).