DCF 56.09(2m)(d)5. 5. Authorize medical, psychiatric, or surgical treatment for the child beyond the terms of the consent for medical services authorized by the child’s parent or guardian.

DCF 56.09(2m)(d)6. 6. Represent the child in a legal action or make a decision of substantial legal significance.

DCF 56.09(2m)(d)7. 7. Determine which school the child attends or make a decision for the child regarding an educational right or requirement that is provided in federal or state law.

DCF 56.09 Note Note: For example, only a parent or guardian can make decisions about a child’s individualized educational program under s. 115.787, Stats.

DCF 56.09(2m)(d)8. 8. Require or prohibit a child’s participation in an age or developmentally appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, or social activity solely for the foster parent’s own convenience or based solely on the foster parent’s own values.

DCF 56.09(2m)(e) (e) Placing agency responsibilities. When preparing the child-specific information to provide to the foster parent on the forms required under ch. DCF 37, the placing agency shall do all the following if reasonable and appropriate:

DCF 56.09(2m)(e)1. 1. Consult with the child’s parent or guardian and the child about the child’s participation in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities and the family’s religious, cultural, and tribal beliefs and values.

DCF 56.09 Note Note: If the child is an Indian child, the placing agency should ask the parent and the family’s tribe about specific tribal values.

DCF 56.09(2m)(e)2. 2. Explain to the parent or guardian that the parent’s values will be considered, but will not necessarily be the determining factor when decisions concerning the child’s participation in activities are made.

DCF 56.09(2m)(f) (f) Supervising agency. A foster parent shall contact the supervising agency for assistance with the application of the reasonable and prudent parent standard.

DCF 56.09(3) (3) Household chores.

DCF 56.09(3)(a) (a) A foster parent may require a foster child to share in household chores appropriate to the child’s age, degree of maturity, mental capability, health, and physical ability. These duties shall not interfere with a child’s school attendance, family visits, sleep, studies, or religious practice and may not violate the humane and nurturing care described in sub. (1).

DCF 56.09(3)(b) (b) Foster children may not be given responsibility for chores that may cause harm to themselves or others.

DCF 56.09(4) (4) Health of foster children.

DCF 56.09(4)(a) (a) Within 30 days after the date that the child is placed in foster care, the foster parent shall arrange for medical and dental examinations of the child in accordance with the schedule of the HealthCheck program. An appropriate reproductive health needs and confidential family planning assessment shall be a part of the medical examination as included in the HealthCheck program.

DCF 56.09 Note Note: If the foster parent does not receive an authorization to provide medical care form signed by a parent or guardian, the foster parent may not be able to obtain the required medical services for the child. Without the consent of the parent or guardian, it becomes the responsibility of the placing agency to ensure that the HealthCheck physical for the child is completed.

DCF 56.09(4)(b) (b) All foster children shall receive medical and dental care under the HealthCheck program unless they have private insurance that covers services required in this chapter. The HealthCheck program shall supplement any required services not covered by private insurance. A foster child’s case record shall contain medical records utilizing the HealthCheck program forms.

DCF 56.09(4)(c) (c) The foster parent shall notify the supervising agency as soon as possible if a foster child has any serious illness or any injury that requires medical treatment.

DCF 56.09(4)(d) (d) The foster parent shall ensure that each foster child who needs medical attention receives appropriate and adequate medical services promptly.

DCF 56.09(4)(dm) (dm) The foster parent shall ensure that each foster child who needs mental health services receives appropriate services promptly.

DCF 56.09(4)(e) (e) The foster parent shall ensure that each foster child receives 2 dental examinations and cleanings per year through a HealthCheck program referral.

DCF 56.09(4)(f) (f) No foster parent may purchase tobacco products for a child or employ the child’s use of tobacco products as part of a treatment or behavior modification program.

DCF 56.09(4)(g) (g)

DCF 56.09(4)(g)1. 1. A foster parent may not smoke or allow another person to smoke in a foster home or in a vehicle when a foster child is present.

DCF 56.09(4)(g)2. 2. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to interfere with traditional or established spiritual or cultural ceremonies involving the use of tobacco.

DCF 56.09(5) (5) Discipline.

DCF 56.09(5)(a) (a) Disciplinary action by a foster parent or any other person serving as a substitute caretaker in the absence of the foster parent shall be aimed at encouraging the foster child to understand what is appropriate social behavior.

DCF 56.09(5)(b) (b) The type of discipline imposed shall be appropriate to the child’s age and understanding.

DCF 56.09(5)(c) (c) Physical punishment of foster children is prohibited.