9 CAR § 31-308 – Program

(a) The facility shall ensure each child receives education in accordance with the Department of Education.
(b) The facility shall:
1. (1) Teach each child the daily living tasks required as a part of living in a group setting; and
2. (2) Assign only light chores that are age-appropriate.
(c) The agency shall:
1. (1) Have a policy regarding each child’s money received; and
2. (2) Ensure that each child’s funds are available to that child under staff supervision for personal use.
(d) The facility shall not allow a child’s outside employment, chores, or extracurricular activities to interfere with the child’s time for:
1. (1) School;
2. (2) Sleep;
3. (3) Family visits; or
4. (4) Case plan activities.
(e) The facility shall provide each child with adequate and nutritious food.
(f) The facility shall ensure that each child has sufficient sleep for their age and physical condition.
(g) The facility shall instruct each child in good grooming and personal hygiene habits.
(h) The facility shall ensure each child is provided with their own clothing that is clean, well-fitting, seasonal, and appropriate to age and gender, unless otherwise directed by a physician.
(i) The facility shall ensure each child is provided with opportunities for regular recreational activities and exercise.
(j) The facility shall provide activities and equipment that are age-appropriate to the children in its care.
(k) The facility shall monitor and time-limit the use of:
1. (1) Television;
2. (2) Videos;
3. (3) Computer games; and
4. (4) Other screen time activities.