Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-6-323

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

Section R21-6-323 - Information and Records to be Provided to the Foster Parent

A. The Child Placing Agency shall provide a foster parent with the following documents and information, to the extent that this information is available for each foster child within 30 days:

1. The insurance card or insurance identification number and written consent authorizing the foster parent to access medical records and obtain routine, nonsurgical, and emergency medical care for the child;

2. A summary of the child's medical history and the name of the child's last known physician;

3. A summary of the child's education history and the name of the school most recently attended by the child;

4. A summary of the child's social history;

5. Restrictions or limitations to the sharing of confidential and personally identifiable information about the child;

6. Information about the child's behavioral health, medical, or physical condition that is necessary or beneficial to provide quality care;

7. Medication that is prescribed to be administered to the child, and any relevant instructions for the administration of the medication;

8. The religious and cultural beliefs and preferences of the child and of the child's birth family;

9. Emergency contact information for the child, including a means to contact the Child Placing Agency;

10. Placement packets from prior placements, if applicable;

11. A copy of the child's case plan; and

12 A placement agreement that specifies the following:

a. Requirements and restrictions related to the child's diet, personal care, and activities;

b. Requirements and restrictions related to the supervision of the child;

c. Requirements and restrictions for interaction with the child's family and other persons;

d. The person responsible for obtaining and transporting the child to needed services. These services include medical care, vision care, dental care, counseling, and other services or treatment;

e. A plan for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of environmental modifications to accommodate the disabilities of a child, if applicable; and

f. A plan for the completion of training needed by the foster parent to care for the special needs of the child, if applicable.

B. A foster parent shall sign and abide by the placement agreement, described in subsection (A)(12).

C. A foster parent shall maintain and store the foster child's records from DCS in a secure place.

D. The foster parent shall not use the information obtained to initiate discussions of the child's history or experience of abuse or neglect with the child.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-323

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