§ 20.506. What information is required in the foster care case file?
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/us/cfr/t25/s§ 20.506·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
At a minimum the following information is required:
(a)Tribal enrollment verification in accordance with § 20.100;
(b)A written case plan (established within 30 days of placement), which would include a permanency plan detailing the need for and expected length of placement;
(c)Information on each child's health status and school records, including medications and immunization records;
(d)Parental consent(s) for emergency medical care, school, and transportation;
(e)A signed plan for payment, including financial responsibility of parents and use of other appropriate resources;
(f)A copy of the certification/license of the foster home;
(g)A current photo of each child;
(h)A copy of the social security card, birth certificate, Medicaid card and current court order;
(i)For a placement beyond 30 days, copy of the action taken or authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction that documents the need for protection of the child;
(j)For an involuntary placement, a social services assessment completed by a social services worker within 30 days of placement;
(k)Documentation of a minimum of one visit to the placement setting per month by the social services worker with each child; and
(l)A list of all prior placements, including the names of the foster parents and dates of placements.