Current through September, 2024
Section 17-892.1-28 - Integration of mental health concepts Mental health aspects of child development shall be integrated into the child care program as follows:
(1) At least one parent, guardian, foster parent, or social worker shall be interviewed prior to a child's admission to the center. The personal interview shall be conducted to secure pertinent information on the child's over-all-behavior and to acquaint the parent or guardian with the facility's policies. If the child is enrolled in a public or private school, the child shall also be interviewed when possible;(2) The child care facility shall provide its staff with annual orientation to state or other mental health service programs for children, or otherwise familiarize its staff with consultative and clinical services and programs for the early identification of social, emotional, intellectual, and behavioral problems of children; and(3) The facility shall refer parents or guardians to sources of professional consultation in mental health upon the parents' or guardians request or upon the recommendation of the staff or the facility's health consultant.Haw. Code R. § 17-892.1-28
(Eff 4/11/92; comp DEC 19 2002] (Auth: HRS § 346-162) (Imp: HRS § 346-162; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005 )