Section 400.12422. Foster care record.

Rule 422. (1)       An agency shall maintain a record for each child in its foster care program.

(2)    An agency shall protect each record against destruction and damage and shall store and maintain each child’s record in a manner to assure confidentiality and to prevent unauthorized access.

(3)   The record shall contain all of the following information:

(a)   Initial service plan.

(b)   Any required updated service plans.

(c)   Medical and dental records.

(d)  Placement documentation as required by R 400.12404.

(e)   Change of placement documentation as required by R 400.12405.

(f)  Plan of visitation and parenting time as required by R 400.12421.

(g)   A photograph taken at least annually.

(4)   An agency shall maintain the record for not less than 7 years after the agency’s termination of services to the child.

(5)    If an agency ceases operating as a child placing agency, the records shall be returned to the child’s referring agency.

History: 2014 AACS.