Florida Administrative Code
65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
65C - Family Safety and Preservation Program
Chapter 65C-28 - OUT-OF-HOME CARE
Section 65C-28.002 - Family Time
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 65C-28.002
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Family Time between a Child in Out-of-Home Care and Parents.
(a) Family Time between the child and the
child's parents shall occur in accordance with court orders. If the court order
conflicts with the safety plan, the child welfare professional shall contact
Children's Legal Services to determine what steps will be taken to modify
family time. If at any time the safety of the child can not be assured, family
time shall be suspended for up to 72 hours and the child welfare professional
shall contact Children's Legal Services to determine what steps will be taken
to modify family time.
(b) The
Department or contracted service provider shall arrange for family time when
the child or parent is out of the home. The family time plan details will be
addressed and included in any child safety plan established.
(c) When a child welfare professional or
designee either supervises or is a part of a visit, the activities and
interactions between the child and parent during the visit shall be documented
in FSFN within 48 hours of the visit.
(2) Family Time among Siblings. The child welfare professional responsible for the case shall ensure that separated siblings under supervision maintain family time unless the family time would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the children. Sibling family time shall only be limited or terminated by order of the court.
Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121(13) FS. Law Implemented 39.402(9) FS.
New 5-4-06, Amended 5-8-16.
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