New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 3 - Child-care Agencies
Part 448 - Group Homes
Section 448.9 - Recreation
Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 448.9
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
(a) Leisure activities and planned recreation will be provided, including sports and cultural activities.
(b)
(1) At
least one designated staff member who has a valid water safety instructor's
certificate from the American Red Cross, or from an equivalent certifying
organization, will be responsible for the general operation of a swimming pool
or bathing beach operated by the group home.
(2) Children participating in swimming pool
or bathing beach activities will at all times be supervised by a public or
private lifeguard or at least one individual who has a valid certificate of
advanced lifesaving or of Water Safety Instructor from the American Red Cross,
or its equivalent from another certifying organization.
(c) Additional safety precautions will be taken for children including any child of a parenting youth with special needs or medical conditions that may inhibit their ability to participate in recreational activities, who are cared for in a group home.
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