Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-6-318

Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section R21-6-318 - Religious and Cultural Practices

A. The foster parent shall:

1. Protect and support a foster child's right to participate in the child's religious and cultural practices,

2. Coordinate with the licensing agency or Child Placing Agency, to provide opportunities for a foster child's participation in the child's religious and cultural activities, and

3. Not compel a foster child to participate in the foster parent's religious or cultural activities if it is contrary to the child's cultural or religious practices or the wishes of the child's birth parent.

B. If there is a conflict between the religious or cultural practices of a foster parent and a foster child, the foster parent shall notify the licensing agency, which shall notify the Child Placing Agency, so that alternative arrangements may be made.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-318

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3480, effective 1/24/2016.