DCF 50.12(3)(b)3.a.a. Run away 4 to 7 times a year for 3 or 4 days at a time and requires encouragement to return. DCF 50.12(3)(b)3.b.b. Truant from school one to 2 times a month for more than one day, resulting in delayed academic progress including performance below their ability that may lead to class failure, possible suspension and frequent parent contact with the school. DCF 50.12(3)(b)3.c.c. Exhibit sexual activity harmful to themselves and disruptive to their family and community relationships. DCF 50.12(3)(b)3.d.d. Occasionally have been involved in non-violent crimes such as burglary, which caused conflict with authority. DCF 50.12(3)(b)3.e.e. Exhibit frequent aggressive behavior such as biting, scratching or throwing objects at another person. DCF 50.12(3)(b)3.f.f. Exhibit occasional self-abusive behavior such as banging their heads, poking their eyes, kicking themselves or biting themselves. DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.4. “Level D, intensive” children exhibit behavior that includes or corresponds in extent or degree with one or more of the following characteristics, and the characteristics are severe: DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.a.a. Runs away 8 or more times a year for 5 or more days at a time, returning only on the initiative of others. DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.b.b. Habitually create a disturbance in the classroom or be habitually truant from school resulting in class failure, frequent suspension or expulsion, and requiring frequent parent contact with the school. DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.c.c. Exhibit sexual deviancy, including that of a violent nature or nonconsenting involvement of others. DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.e.e. Exhibit uncontrollable behavior, be involved in property offenses repeatedly with adjudication on more than one property offense that is as serious as burglary, and have committed acts such as arson, physical assault or armed robbery. DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.f.f. Exhibit aggressive behavior on a daily basis, such as biting, scratching or throwing objects at another person. DCF 50.12(3)(b)4.g.g. Exhibit frequent self-abusive behavior such as banging their heads, poking their eyes, kicking themselves or biting themselves. These children may eat inappropriate items such as rubber or metal. DCF 50.12(3)(c)1.1. “Level A, not applicable” children do not exhibit unusual physical or personal characteristics for foster children in their age group. DCF 50.12(3)(c)2.2. “Level B, minimal” children exhibit physical or personal characteristics that include or correspond in extent or degree with one or more of the following: DCF 50.12(3)(c)2.a.a. Needs some help with putting on braces or prosthetic devices and help with buttons or laces but basically care for themselves and are able to maintain their own physical assisting devices. DCF 50.12(3)(c)2.b.b. Seizures or motor dysfunctions that are controlled by medication. Therapy for gross or fine motor skills can be done with supervision for children to achieve normal conditions. These children may require special diet preparation. DCF 50.12(3)(c)3.3. “Level C, moderate” children exhibit physical or personal characteristics that include or correspond in extent or degree with one or more of the following: DCF 50.12(3)(c)3.a.a. Needs help with dressing, bathing and general toilet needs, including maintenance procedures such as diapering and applying catheters, and requires the help of a person or a device to walk or get around. DCF 50.12(3)(c)3.c.c. Has feeding problems such as excessive intake, extreme messiness or extremely slow eating requiring help, supervision or both. DCF 50.12(3)(c)3.e.e. Requires special care to prevent or remedy skin conditions such as decubiti and severe eczema. DCF 50.12 NoteNote: The administration of medications and preparation of special diets are demanding, and prescribed physical therapies such as those for vision, hearing, speech or gross or fine motor skills require one to 2 hours a day.
DCF 50.12(3)(c)4.4. “Level D, intensive” children exhibit physical or personal characteristics that include or correspond in extent or degree with one or more of the following: DCF 50.12(3)(c)4.a.a. Non-ambulatory, may have uncontrollable seizures and need appliances for drainage, colostomy, aspiration or suctioning. DCF 50.12(3)(c)4.b.b. Even with proper medical attention, vision, speech or hearing functions are impaired and may require foster parent training.