The child placement agency shall maintain a current and securely filed case record on each client served. The case records shall include at least the following:

1. (1) The current addresses of parents or other significant persons;
2. (2) Medical records with significant family health history and signed statements authorizing necessary medical or surgical treatment;
3. (3) Correspondence;
4. (4) Legal documents;
5. (5) Agency agreements or contracts;
6. (6) Reports from schools, specialists, and other agencies;
7. (7) A case plan; and

8. (8) Dated, ongoing records of treatment, supervisory visits, narrative of case worker visits, conferences, and contacts with other persons concerning services provided to the client.

   Cross-References: Definition of case plan, subdivision 67:42:01:01(3); Foster care services, § 67:42:09:17.

Source: 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 12 SDR 187, effective May 29, 1986; 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.