- (a) A kinship caregiver of any school-aged child in care shall collaborate cooperatively with DCYF, the parents of the child in care, and the school district to ensure the child’s educational well-being and stability are consistent with the best interests of the child.
(b) A kinship caregiver shall:
- (1) Assist in implementing the individualized education program for a child in care who has been identified as a child with a disability as defined in RSA 186-C;
- (2) Ensure that the child in care attends their educational program and encourage them to achieve their highest educational potential including but not limited to post-secondary education, vocational training, and career development;
- (3) Ensure that a child in care who is 16 years of age or older has the opportunity to participate in DCYF’s teen independent living program; and
- (4) Allow and encourage the child in care to participate in school-related activities and events based on their age, ability, and development so long as there are no safety concerns for the child’s inclusion and the activity is otherwise not prohibited by the case plan or court order.
Source. #14390, eff 9-24-25, EXPIRES: 9-24-35