6013.1 A foster parent shall maintain records on each foster child placed in the home. All information regarding a foster child shall be kept confidential and released only in accordance with § 6023.

6013.2 A foster child's records shall include the following information:

1. (a) The foster child's name, birth date, and Medical Assistance number;
2. (b) The name, address, and telephone number(s) of each person to contact in case of emergency and each person authorized to give medical consent;
3. (c) A record of the foster child's medical and dental appointments, illness and health problems, prescribed medications, and hospitalizations;
4. (d) Reports of the foster child's medical tests and any information or counseling received regarding chronic and handicapping conditions;
5. (e) A copy of any service agreement for the foster child;
6. (f) Dates of future Court or administrative reviews, any medical or other appointments, and planned activities;
7. (g) The dates that the foster child arrived at and departed from the foster home;
8. (h) A listing of the activities in the foster child's case plan for which the foster parent is responsible;
9. (i) School reports; and
10. (j) A record of the foster child's memberships, activities, and participation in extracurricular activities.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 6617 (July 27, 2001).