DCF 56.09(1)(dm) (dm) Educates the child regarding human sexual development, as appropriate.

DCF 56.09(1)(e) (e) Does not discriminate against the child because of the child’s race or cultural identification, sex, age, sexual orientation, color, creed, ancestry, national origin or disability.

DCF 56.09(1)(em) (em) Promotes cultural understanding and sensitivity in the child and respects the cultural traditions of the child’s family.

DCF 56.09(1)(f) (f) Lets the child participate in community activities of the child’s choice, including sports and activities of school, community, social and religious groups, with this participation restricted only by reasonable curfew hours, cost considerations, a court order or for a reason agreed upon by the foster parent and the licensing and supervising agencies.

DCF 56.09(1)(fm) (fm) Increases the child’s opportunities to interact with diverse community populations.

DCF 56.09(1)(g) (g) Gives the child reasonable opportunity to voluntarily participate or not participate in religious practices, activities, and services of the child’s choice or the choice of the child’s parents. Any discrepancy between the child’s choice and the choice of the child’s parents shall be resolved by the child’s caseworker.

DCF 56.09(1)(gm) (gm) Teaches the child life skills in situations where the skills are used.

DCF 56.09(1)(h) (h) Allows a foster parent to conduct a search without the foster child’s consent if the foster parent believes a search is necessary to prevent harm to the foster child or another person or because the foster child is violating a law. The foster parent shall share the information about the search with the child’s supervising agency caseworker.

DCF 56.09(1)(hm) (hm) Provides daily schedules, routines, environments, and interactions similar to those of other children of the same age and in accordance with the child’s case plan, permanency plan, or treatment plan.

DCF 56.09(1)(i) (i) Lets a child keep and wear the child’s own clothing as appropriate to the season or setting unless the clothing is too small for the child, is prohibited by the child’s case manager, or is otherwise unsuitable for wear.

DCF 56.09 Note Note: An example of clothing unsuitable for wear is clothing infested with lice.

DCF 56.09(1)(j) (j) Permits a child to receive mail, to make and to receive a reasonable number of telephone calls and to visit with family, friends and others unless a visit is contraindicated by the child’s case plan, by a court order or by another controlling document.

DCF 56.09(1)(k) (k) Does not inflict or tolerate infliction of physical or verbal abuse, physical punishment, ill treatment or harsh or humiliating discipline of the child.

DCF 56.09(1)(L) (L) Does not require a child to perform labor that financially benefits the foster parent without the child’s agreement, approval of the child’s parent or guardian and approval of the supervising agency.

DCF 56.09(1)(m) (m) Allows the child access to clothing and written and recorded materials and other items appropriate to the child’s age and comprehension. None of these materials may be permanently withheld from the child without the specific consent of the child’s caseworker. Any withheld material shall be given to the child’s caseworker who shall determine whether the material should be returned to the child or given to the child’s parent or guardian. A foster child’s personal belongings may not be damaged or destroyed.

DCF 56.09 Note Note: The primary intent of par. (m) is to allow a foster child to have clothes, books, recorded music, and similar items that the child enjoys. If a foster parent does not wish to have certain types of materials in the foster home, the foster parent should communicate that in writing to the licensing agency.

DCF 56.09(1)(n) (n) Does not permit a child to be mechanically restrained or locked or confined in any enclosure, room, closet or other part of the house or premises for any reason, except as provided under sub. (5) (i).

DCF 56.09(1)(o) (o) Responds appropriately to disruptive behavior.

DCF 56.09(1g) (1g) Physical restraint.

DCF 56.09(1g)(a) (a) A foster parent may not use any type of physical restraint on a foster child unless the foster child’s behavior presents an imminent danger of harm to self or others and physical restraint is necessary to contain the risk and keep the foster child and others safe.

DCF 56.09(1g)(b) (b) A foster parent shall attempt other feasible alternatives to de-escalate a child and situation before using physical restraint.

DCF 56.09(1g)(c) (c) A foster parent may not use physical restraint as disciplinary action, for the convenience of the foster parent, or for therapeutic purposes.

DCF 56.09(1g)(d) (d) If physical restraint is necessary under par. (a), a foster parent may only use the physical restraint in the following manner:

DCF 56.09(1g)(d)1. 1. With the least amount of force necessary and in the least restrictive manner to manage the imminent danger of harm to self or others.

DCF 56.09(1g)(d)2. 2. That lasts only for the duration of time that there is an imminent danger of harm to self or others.

DCF 56.09(1g)(d)3. 3. That does not include any of the following:

DCF 56.09(1g)(d)3.a. a. Any maneuver or technique that does not give adequate attention and care to protection of the child’s head.

DCF 56.09(1g)(d)3.b. b. Any maneuver that places pressure or weight on the child’s chest, lungs, sternum, diaphragm, back, or abdomen causing chest compression.

DCF 56.09(1g)(d)3.c. c. Any maneuver that places pressure, weight, or leverage on the neck or throat, on any artery, or on the back of the child’s head or neck, or that otherwise obstructs or restricts the circulation of blood or obstructs an airway, such as straddling or sitting on the child’s torso.