Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12417

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 400.12417 - Foster parent information

Rule 417.

(1) An agency shall provide a foster parent with all the following information before the placement or replacement of a child:
(a) Child's name.
(b) Child's date of birth.
(c) Available known information about the child's health.
(d) Any known history of abuse or neglect of the child.
(e) All known emotional and psychological factors relating to the care of the child.
(f) All known behaviors of the child.
(g) Circumstances necessitating placement or replacement of the child.
(h) Any other known information to enable the foster parent to provide a stable, safe, and healthy environment for the foster child and the foster family, including information about siblings who do not reside in the foster home as provided in federal law.
(i) Name of assigned social service worker.
(j) Authorization to provide routine and emergency medical care.
(2) For an emergency placement, if any of the information specified in subrule (1)(a) to (h) of this rule is not available at the time of placement, then the agency shall provide information to the foster parent within 7 calendar days of the placement.
(3) After the child is placed, and on an ongoing basis, the agency shall notify the foster parent of any known information regarding the child, or the child's siblings who do not reside in the foster home as provided in federal law, or both, that will enable the foster parent to provide a stable, safe, and healthy environment for the foster child and the foster family.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12417

1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS; 2023 MR 12, Eff. 6/26/2023