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)(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 NoteNote: 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)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)(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)(d)(d) A licensee may not subject any foster child to verbal abuse, profanity, derogatory remarks about the child or the child’s family or to threats to expel the child from the home. DCF 56.09(5)(e)(e) A licensee may not permit another adult or child, other than a responsible care provider, to discipline a foster child. DCF 56.09 NoteNote: If the licensee leaves the foster child in the care of another person, such as a babysitter, that other person is responsible for providing the discipline in accordance with this chapter and any licensing agency policies.
DCF 56.09(5)(f)(f) No foster child may be punished by being deprived of meals, mail, or family interaction. DCF 56.09(5)(g)(g) No foster child may be punished or ridiculed for bed-wetting or other lapses in toilet training. DCF 56.09(5)(h)(h) No foster child may be mechanically restrained or locked in any enclosure, room, closet or other part of the house or elsewhere on the premises for any reason. DCF 56.09(5)(i)(i) No foster child may be punished by being restricted to an unlocked room or area of the home except as follows: DCF 56.09(5)(i)1.1. A foster child under 6 years of age may be restricted to an unlocked living area of the home for not longer than 10 minutes for any episode of misbehavior. The foster child shall be within hearing of a responsible caretaker and shall be permitted use of the toilet if necessary. DCF 56.09(5)(i)2.2. A foster child 6 to 10 years of age may be restricted to an unlocked living area of the home for not longer than 30 minutes for any episode of misbehavior. The foster child shall be within hearing of a responsible caretaker and shall be permitted use of the toilet if necessary. DCF 56.09(5)(i)3.3. A foster child over 10 years of age may be restricted to an unlocked living area of the home for up to 60 minutes for any episode of misbehavior. The foster child shall be within hearing of a responsible caretaker and shall be permitted use of the toilet if necessary. DCF 56.09(6)(a)(a) The licensee shall ensure that funds allocated for the purchase of clothing for foster children are used in such a manner that children in the licensee’s care are comfortably and appropriately dressed within the limits of the funds. Foster children’s clothing shall be maintained in a state of good repair and cleanliness.