Tribal Law - Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

1.31.090 Foster Homes General Requirements

(a) The home shall be so constructed, arranged and maintained as to provide adequately for the health and safety of all occupants. It shall be of size and space, and shall have furnishings and equipment to accommodate comfortably both the family and foster children in their care. The Indian Child Welfare Office may require inspection of the home by fire, health, sanitation or safety officials when in its judgment such expert opinion is needed to assist the Indian Child Welfare office in making a decision about the safety of the home for the care of foster children.

(b) Potentially dangerous items such as, but not limited to, household poisons, medicines, plastic bags, matches, knives and firearms shall not be kept where they are easily accessible to children.

(c) Foster parents shall provide sufficient drawer and closet space to accommodate each child's clothing, toys, and other belongings.

(d) The home shall have space for indoor play and access to outdoor play space.