N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 427.16

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 42, October 16, 2024

Section 427.16 - Standards on clothing for children in foster care

(a) Responsibility of social services districts. For each child in foster care, the social services district shall:

(1) determine clothing needs upon admission to care;

(2) authorize allowances to buy necessary clothing;

(3) authorize special allowances to cover the costs of additional clothing for:

(i) religious ceremonies;

(ii) educational or summer camp activities;

(iii) special physical conditions;

(iv) replacement of clothing that is stolen or destroyed; and

(4) review and evaluate the child's clothing needs with the child, when appropriate, and the foster parent to ensure that:

(i) additional clothing is provided for the child as needed;

(ii) clothing is clean, attractive, and well fitting;

(iii) the child's participation in the planning and the selection of his clothes is consistent with his age and maturity; and

(iv) advance notice is given for special clothing requests.

(b) For each child placed in a child caring agency or institution, the social services district shall provide a clothing allowance only when the negotiated board rate does not include such an allowance.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 427.16