DMR.7.9.010 Responsibility of foster parents to the agency or legal custodian.

(a) Foster Parents shall be responsible for only accepting children that conform with the conditions stated on their license, such as number of children, ages, or other limitations specified on the license.

(b) Foster children may be accepted into or removed from a foster home only under authorization of the Indian Child Welfare or Tribal Court, where child resides.

(c) Foster Parents shall not accept a child into their home from a source other than the Indian Child Welfare Department unless approved by the Department.

(d) Foster Parents shall keep the Indian Child Welfare Department and legal guardian informed of the child's progress while in their care.

(e) Foster Parent's shall cooperate with the agency or legal guardian in seeing that an appropriate relationship is maintained between the child and their relatives.

(f) Foster Parents shall provide the agency or legal guardian a minimum of thirty (30) days in which to make suitable plans for the child when the foster parents have requested the child's removal from their home.

(g) Foster Parent's shall maintain in confidence any and all sensitive information regarding the children in their care, such as prior medical or family history, prior court proceedings, or any other information that is revealed to the foster parents in confidence. An exception may be made when a child is of age to become party to the case, which is twelve (12) years old. In such case, caution and sensitivity shall still be used. Additionally, foster parents shall not share any information or details with other children.

(h) Foster parents are mandated reporters as defined in this ordinance.

(i) Confidentiality shall be maintained at all times in regard to foster children and their families. Confidential information can only be shared if authorized by the Indian Child Welfare Department.

(j) Use caution with posting children on social media in photos.