10-148-19 Me. Code R. § A-18

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 148-19-A-18 - RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES FROM A PNMI- CHILD PLACING AGENCY
A. Right to freedom from harmful actions or practices. Each child has the right to freedom from harmful actions or practices that are detrimental to his/her welfare and to practices that are potentially harmful to the child.
B. Right to be free from discrimination. A child shall be provided services without regard to race, age, national origin, religion, disability, sex or family composition.
C. Right to consideration and respect. Children shall be treated with dignity, consideration and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
D. Right to be informed of services provided by the PNMI- Child Placing Agency. A child's legal guardian shall be fully informed of items or services which are included in the rate they pay for childcare services.
E. Right to information regarding the Private Non-Medical Institution-Child Placing Agencies' deficiencies. A child's legal guardian has the right to be fully informed of findings of the most recent licensing review conducted by the Department. The PNMI- Child Placing Agency shall inform children's legal representatives that the licensing review results are public information and available for examination upon request. Legal representatives shall be notified in a timely manner by the PNMI- Child Placing Agency of any actions proposed or taken against the PNMI- Child Placing Agency by the Department, including but not limited to, decisions to issue conditional licenses, refusal to renew a license or to impose fines or other sanctions.
F. Mandatory report of rights violations. Any person or professional who provides health care, social services or mental health services or who administers a PNMI- Child Placing Agency or program who reasonably believes that the Rules pertaining to children's rights have been violated, shall report this information to the Department of Health and Human Services, Residential Child Care Licensing Unit. Any person reporting suspected abuse and neglect shall report this information to Child Protective Intake Services, pursuant to Title 22, M.R.S.A. § 4011 and Section B.(2) of these Rules. Documentation shall be maintained in the facility that a report has been made.

10-148 C.M.R. ch. 19, § A-18