1. A. A foster parent shall use a reasonable and prudent parenting standard to promote normalcy for children in his or her care by encouraging participation in age or developmentally appropriate activities to the greatest extent possible.

2. B. Such activities may include giving permission for a foster child to:

   1. 1. Spend time alone or with friends;
   2. 2. Participate in clubs or extracurricular activities, or on teams: and
   3. 3. Attend birthday parties with friends or sleep-overs.
3. C. A foster parent’s exercise of the reasonable and prudent parenting standard, shall not conflict with any appropriate court order or case plan.

Historical Note

New Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3479, effective January 24, 2016 (Supp. 15-4).