1. (a) The county agency shall develop a written policy governing money acquired or received by children placed in foster homes it approves or child care facilities it operates. The policy shall include, at a minimum, the following provisions:

   1. (1) Money earned, received as a gift or received as allowance by a child is the child’s personal property.
   2. (2) Limitations may be placed on the amount of money to which a child has access.
2. (b) The county agency shall ensure that a separate system is maintained for the money of children in placement. Interest earned on a child’s money shall be applied to the child’s account.
3. (c) Money in a child’s account shall be returned to the child when the child leaves placement.

Authority

The provisions of this § 3130.85 issued under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201—211, 701—774, 901—922 and 1001—1080).

Source

The provisions of this § 3130.85 adopted January 23, 1987, effective July 23, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 392.

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3130.81 (relating to licensure, approval and notification requirements).