- (1) If a minor in Child and Family Services custody tests positive for the HIV disease and the minor is being returned home, the Office shall be responsible for informing natural parents of the child's positive test. Both caseworker and the Office shall coordinate the placement of the child back home. The caseworker shall assist the parents in planning for the child's care and medical follow up needs.
- (2) If a minor in Child and Family Services custody tests positive for a communicable disease other than HIV disease and the minor is being returned home, the caseworker is responsible for informing the natural parents of the child's positive test and if needed, referring them to the Office for consultation and appropriate medical resources.
KEY: child welfare, foster care
Date of Last Change: August 15, 2023
Notice of Continuation: August 19, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-7-202; 26B-7-214; 26B-7-217; 63G-2; 80-2-301; 80-2-302