465 Ind. Admin. Code 2-9-51

Current through October 16, 2024

Section 465 IAC 2-9-51 - Volunteers

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.4

Sec. 51.

(a) A child caring institution which utilizes volunteers shall have and follow a written plan. The plan shall include provision for the following:

(1) Reference checks.

(2) Supervision by a paid staff member.

(3) Orientation and training in the philosophy of the child caring institution, the needs of children in care, and the methods of meeting those needs.

(b) If volunteers are in direct contact with the residents, they shall meet the same age and health requirements as paid direct care staff.

465 IAC 2-9-51

Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-9-51; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 1967; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed November 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA

Readopted filed 10/10/2019, 10:42 a.m.: 20191106-IR-465190320RFA

Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470 IAC 3-11-51) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-9-51) by P.L. 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.