1. A. A foster parent shall protect and maintain the confidentiality of a foster child, by protecting and safeguarding all personally identifiable information about a foster child and his or her family.
2. B. Information related to the reason for a foster child’s placement or related to a foster child’s family is considered confidential information, under A.R.S. § 8-807 and A.R.S. § 8-502.

3. C. A foster parent may only share a child's confidential information strictly on a need-to-know basis:

   1. 1. With health care providers, schools, child care providers, and legal representatives, as appropriate; or
   2. 2. As authorized by the Child Placing Agency or guardian.
4. D. A foster parent shall not share information or photos that identify a child as a foster child on the internet, including social media.
5. E. A foster parent shall not share a foster child’s information or photos that identify the child as a foster child, unless there is a need to know, with other individuals or organizations, including friends, co-workers, relatives, and neighbors.
6. F. A foster parent shall safeguard and maintain a foster child’s records in a manner that prevents loss, tampering, or unauthorized access or use.
7. G. Failure to keep confidential a foster child's records or information may result in an adverse licensing action.

Historical Note

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