Section 29-6013. MAINTAINING FOSTER CHILDREN'S RECORDS

 

6013.1A foster parent shall maintain records on each foster child placed in the home. All information regarding a foster child shall be kept confidential and released only in accordance with § 6023.

 

6013.2A foster child's records shall include the following information:

 

(a)The foster child's name, birth date, and Medical Assistance number;

 

(b)The name, address, and telephone number(s) of each person to contact in case of emergency and each person authorized to give medical consent;

 

(c)A record of the foster child's medical and dental appointments, illness and health problems, prescribed medications, and hospitalizations;

 

(d)Reports of the foster child's medical tests and any information or counseling received regarding chronic and handicapping conditions;

 

(e)A copy of any service agreement for the foster child;

 

(f)Dates of future Court or administrative reviews, any medical or other appointments, and planned activities;

 

(g)The dates that the foster child arrived at and departed from the foster home;

 

(h)A listing of the activities in the foster child's case plan for which the foster parent is responsible;

 

(i)School reports; and

 

(j)A record of the foster child's memberships, activities, and participation in extracurricular activities.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 6617 (July 27, 2001).