14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-51.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 935-51.0 - Children's Rights for Residential Child Care Facilities51.1 A licensee shall allow a child's parent, if applicable, attorney, clergy, and authorized representative of the referring agency to be permitted to communicate privately with a child. This communication may take place on the phone, via computer, by mail or email, or in-person. 51.1.1 A licensee shall ensure each building used by children has at least one working telephone that is available for children to use.51.1.2 A licensee shall ensure a licensee's telephone number is clearly posted and available to children, their parent, and the general public.51.2 A licensee shall not deny or restrict a child's right to send and receive mail without censorship and without limiting the amount of mail a child sends or receives, except when: 51.2.1 The facility has reason to believe that a child's mail may contain unauthorized, injurious, or illegal materials; or51.2.2 A court order restricts this right.51.3 A licensee shall ensure each child has reasonable access to writing materials and postage.51.4 A licensee shall ensure each child has adequate, clean, and seasonally appropriate clothing.51.5 A licensee shall permit a child to bring clothing and other personal belongings to the facility, unless prohibited by the facility's written policies and procedures.51.6 A licensee shall permit children to take their clothing and other personal belongings at the time of discharge.14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-51.0
27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)