Section 1 Overview
The role of the Children’s Division (CD) is to assure the protection of children by assisting their caregivers in providing a safe and nurturing environment in which children can develop. To accomplish this task, CD partners with families and the community to assure child safety and well-being. This section will explore the role and responsibilities of CD staff, families, and community partners as we work together to protect children from abuse and/or neglect, promote child well being, and achieve permanency.
Chapter 2 Overview
This chapter will discuss the rights and responsibilities of the birth parent(s) and their child(ren).
Table of Contents
2.1 Introduction to the Rights and Responsibilities of the Birth Parent(s) and their Child(ren)
2.2 Rights of Birth Parent(s)
2.3 Responsibilities of Birth Parent(s)
2.4 Rights of Child(ren)
2.5 Responsibilities of Child(ren)
2.6 The Know Your Rights Brochure (CS-132)
2.7 Handling of Communications for Children in Out-of-Home Care
2.7.1 Censorship/Restriction Criteria—MAIL
2.7.2 Protocol for Handling Mail of Children in Out-of-Home Care
2.7.3 Censorship/Restriction Criteria—TELEPHONE
2.7.4 Protocol for Handling Private Telephone Conversations for Children in Out-of-Home Care
2.8 Client’s Right to Insert a Statement into His/Her Case Record
Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)
CD05-77, CD06-12, CD06-24, CD06-27
