Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-113.19

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 441-113.19 - Emergency care and release of child(ren)

(1)Supervision and arrangements for emergency care.

a. Foster parents shall provide supervision of the child(ren) in preadoptive placement as dictated by the individual child's specific needs.

b. In case of emergency requiring the foster parents' temporary absence from the home, arrangements shall be made with other licensed foster parents or with designated, responsible persons for the care of the child(ren) during the period of absence. The child(ren)'s placement worker shall be notified of all emergency absences of the foster parents.

(2)Release of child(ren). The foster parents shall release the child(ren) only to the agency, parent or guardian from whom the child(ren) were received for care, or the person specifically designated by the agency, parent or guardian.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.3.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-113.19

ARC 8010B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09

Amended by IAB April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 20, effective 6/1/2023