Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0250 - Children's Services
Subtitle 0250-04 - Standards for Regulated Institutions
Chapter 0250-04-05 - Standards for Residential Child Caring Agencies
Section 0250-04-05-.08 - PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN CARE

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Understanding the Parents.

(a) Children's feelings for their own family must be respected regardless of their heritage or the unsuitability of the surroundings in which they may have lived.

(b) Staff must try to strengthen the child's ties with his/her family when appropriate, recognizing that it is very difficult for the child to be away from his/her parents and for parents to be separated from their child.

(c) Discussion and planning sessions must include children, parents, and other appropriate parties when it is feasible.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-226(b)(2);14-10-101; 37-1-603; 37-1-612; 37-5-101; 37-5-105; 37-5-106 and 37-5-112(a).

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