Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.93 - LICENSURE OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter 37.93.5 - Records
Rule 37.93.510 - CHILD PLACING AGENCY: BIRTH FAMILY RECORDS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.93.510
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The agency shall maintain a record of the birth family of every child whom the agency places into care. Such records shall contain:
(a) demographic information
including address, birth dates, race, religion, family composition, and
interested others;
(b) the social
history, including any psychological or psychiatric reports and medical
histories;
(c) strengths and needs
of the family and the services required;
(d) worker's assessment and initial case
plan;
(e) signed agreements between
the agency and family;
(f) summary
of dates of contact and progress toward goals;
(g) case review reports;
(h) legal documents which grant the agency
the legal authority to place the child for adoption; and
(i) discharge summary.
(2) The agency shall keep all records current and shall record the following events within 1 month of occurrence: intake study, case plan, case plan reviews, and major events in the lives of the child and family members.
Sec. 53-4-111 and 53-4-403, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-4-113 and 53-4-403, MCA;
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