Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.51 - YOUTH FOSTER HOMES
Subchapter 37.51.14 - Training Requirements
Rule 37.51.1405 - YOUTH FOSTER HOMES: REQUIRED TRAINING TOPICS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.51.1405
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Annual training is intended to help the foster parents gain further understanding regarding such issues as child maltreatment, child growth and development, family dysfunction, permanency planning, emergency or long term medical needs of children, and age appropriate preparation of youth for independent living.
(2) Training must be provided or approved by the department and may include training on the following topics:
(a) separation and grieving;
(b) loss and attachment;
(c) alternatives to physical discipline and
an explanation of the department's policy on physical discipline;
(d) positive parenting techniques;
(e) the department's and foster parents'
roles and responsibilities;
(f)
biological family rights and responsibilities;
(g) how and why children come into foster
care;
(h) types and behaviors of
children in foster care;
(i)
placement process;
(j)
confidentiality;
(k) sexual
abuse;
(l) drugs and
alcohol;
(m) interpersonal
communications;
(n) foster parent
insurance; and
(o) other topics
approved by the department.
52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA;
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