Policy Number & Title: 43022. Outside Communication for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Effective Date: May 31, 2002
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to evaluate child safety and support to caregivers when determining outside communication with parents or guardians, relatives and other important people to the child or youth in out of home care.
Authority
RCW 13.34.136 Permanency plan of care.
Policy
- Children or youth in out-of-home care must have reasonable access to uncensored communication with parents or guardians, relatives, and other people important to the child or youth.
- Communication restrictions must be based on a pending investigation or an identified child safety issue and be addressed in a court order or service plan.
- Child safety issues must be addressed prior to allowing the child or youth to participate in any communications with parents or guardians, relatives or people important to the child or youth.
Original Date: May 31, 2002
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