Section 441.113.10. Information on the foster child.

         113.10(1) Initial information. Rescinded IAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09.

         113.10(2) Foster child information. Foster parents shall maintain a separate folder of information on each foster child placed in the foster family home. This folder shall be provided to the department or the child’s parent or guardian when the child leaves the placement. The folder shall contain:

            a.               Names and addresses of all doctors, mental health professionals, and dentists who have treated the child and the type of treatment received while in the foster home.

            b.               School reports including report cards and pictures.

            c.               Date the child left the placement.

            d.               Name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom the child is discharged.

         113.10(3) Confidentiality. Foster parents shall maintain confidentiality regarding a child in placement except as required to comply with rules on mandatory reporting of child abuse and with the child’s case permanency plan. Foster parents shall not post pictures or information concerning a foster child on any Internet Web site.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.7.

[ARC 8010B, IAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09]