049-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-35

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 3-35 - Requirements Pertaining to Children in the Custody of the State of Wyoming, Department of Family Services

(a) Certified facilities shall not accept court ordered placements of children in DFS custody or placements funded by DFS and/or the State of Wyoming unless they have entered into a contract to do so with DFS.

(b) Child Placing Agencies and Therapeutic Foster Care Agencies must send a copy of the foster parent certification and documentation that background checks have been completed to the appropriate DFS Foster Care Coordinator.

(c) If the child in placement is in the legal custody of DFS, the following standards must be met:

• (i) The facility must allow full access by the DFS caseworker to the child in placement;

• (ii) The facility must cooperate with DFS in all reunification efforts and permanency planning; and

• (iii) The facility must cooperate with the DFS caseworker in providing medical services to child in placement.

(d) Programs wishing to accept children in state/DFS custody must comply with all requirements of 42 USC § § 670 through 679(b).

049-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-35