DCF 55.09(3)(a)1. 1. “Level A, not applicable” children do not exhibit unusual emotional characteristics for foster children in their age group.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)2. 2. “Level B, minimal” children exhibit behavior that includes or corresponds in extent or degree with at least 2 of the following characteristics:

DCF 55.09(3)(a)2.a. a. Demanding excessive attention from others.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)2.b. b. Nervous, high-strung, impulsive and displaying temper tantrums.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)2.c. c. Restless and hyperactive, having a short attention span and occasionally wetting during the night.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)2.d. d. Exhibiting low self-esteem and lacking confidence in their ability to deal with the world.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)2.e. e. Periodically withdrawn and unresponsive.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3. 3. “Level C, moderate” children exhibit behavior that includes or corresponds in extent or degree with at least 2 of the following characteristics:

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3.a. a. Habitually resistive and having difficulty communicating with others, often failing to do what is expected of them.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3.b. b. Typically respond to situations with apathy, showing a lack of any interest.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3.c. c. Have difficulty in establishing relationships and set up others for rejection.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3.d. d. Display cultural and social conflicts.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3.e. e. Frequent night bed-wetters or occasionally defecate in bed clothes or both.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)3.f. f. Display over-activity and over-excitedness, necessitating close supervision.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)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 55.09(3)(a)4.a. a. Infantile personalities.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)4.b. b. Wet or defecate in clothing during daytime hours several times a week.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)4.c. c. Severe hyperactivity to the point of frequent destructiveness or sleeplessness.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)4.d. d. Chronically withdrawn, depressed or anxious.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)4.e. e. Self-injurious, require constant and intensive supervision and may be involved in behavioral management programs or show bizarre or severely disturbed behavior.

DCF 55.09(3)(a)4.f. f. Display anorexia nervosa.

DCF 55.09(3)(b) (b) Behavioral.

DCF 55.09(3)(b)1. 1. “Level A, not applicable” children do not exhibit unusual behavioral characteristics for foster children in their age group.

DCF 55.09(3)(b)2. 2. “Level B, minimal” children exhibit behavior that includes or corresponds in extent or degree with at least 2 of the following characteristics:

DCF 55.09(3)(b)2.a. a. Run away infrequently for up to 2 days with the intention of returning.

DCF 55.09(3)(b)2.b. b. Occasionally skip classes or an entire day of school, affecting class achievement and requiring make-up school work and parent contact with the school.

DCF 55.09(3)(b)2.c. c. Use sexual acting-out or language as an attention-getting mechanism and occasionally experiment with alcohol, drugs or both.

DCF 55.09(3)(b)2.d. d. Infrequent conflicts with parents or community authorities, including displays of hostility and occasional petty theft, vandalism or both.

DCF 55.09(3)(b)2.e. e. Exhibit occasional aggressive behavior such as biting, scratching or throwing objects at another person.