W. Va. Code R. § 78-20-16

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 78-20-16 - Required Reporting to the Department

16.1. An informal or relative family child care home shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the department in accordance with W. Va. Code § 49-2-101et seq., and W. Va. Code §49-2-202 et seq.

16.2. An informal or relative family child care home shall immediately report to the department any accidents or illnesses resulting in emergency treatment, hospitalization, or the death of a child and follow up with a written report form prescribed by the department within 72 hours.

16.3. An informal or relative family child care home shall report the following within 72 hours:

16.3.a. An adult added to the household so a criminal history background check can be completed;

16.3.b. Major damage to the home caused by fire, flood, or storms;

16.3.c. A change in address; and

16.3.d. A change in phone number.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-20-16