(1) A YCF shall provide to each youth sufficient staff to ensure:
- (a) appropriate care, supervision, safety, treatment, and guidance;
- (b) opportunities for educational, social, and cultural growth through suitable reading materials, toys, activities, and equipment; and
- (c) opportunities to associate with peer groups in school and community settings.
(2) A YCF shall ensure cooperation with the placing agency in:
- (a) participation in case conferences; and
- (b) arranging for contact with each youth's family unless there are documented safety reasons for restricting contact.
- (3) When the placement has been made by the parent, the provider shall be responsible for assisting withreferral for support services.
- (4) The provider shall assist the youth and, when appropriate, the youth's family in preparing for the youth's discharge from the YCF.
Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-111, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 52-2-113, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA
History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 387, Eff. 3/25/11.