(a) When a foster parent is licensed by the Agency, the Agency shall inform the foster parent of the foster parent's rights and responsibilities and disseminate to the foster parent and the appropriate child-placing agency the Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents.
(b) The Agency shall disseminate the Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents and related information to foster parents who were licensed by the Agency before February 18, 2017.
(c) The Agency shall incorporate the Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents into scheduled trainings for foster parents, social workers, and other affected partners, including providers and other persons who are associated with the care of youth.
(Sept. 23, 1977, D.C. Law 2-22, title III-D, § 383; as added Feb. 18, 2017, D.C. Law 21-217, § 2(a), 63 DCR 16009.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 13 - Child Abuse and Neglect
Subchapter I - Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Part C-iv - Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents
§ 4–1303.82. Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents
§ 4–1303.83. Dissemination of rights and responsibilities information