R512-302-6. Roles and Responsibilities of a Caregiver of a Child Receiving Out-of-Home Services

(1) An Out-of-Home caregiver shall be responsible to provide daily care, supervision, protection, and experiences that enhance the child's development as provided in a written agreement entered into with Child and Family Services and the child and family plan.

(2) The caregiver shall be responsible to:

(a) Participate in the child and family team process.

(b) Provide input into the assessment and child and family plan development process.

(c) Complete goals and objectives of the plan relevant to the caregiver.

(d) Promptly communicate with the worker the child's progress and concerns and progress in completing the plan or regarding problems in meeting specified goals or objectives in advance of proposed completion time frames.

(e) Support and assist with parental visitation.

(3) The caregiver shall document individualized services provided for the child, when required, such as skills development or transportation.

(4) The caregiver shall maintain and update the child's portable, permanent record to preserve vital information about the child's life events, activities, health, social, and educational history while receiving Out-of-Home Services. The caregiver shall share relevant health and educational information during visits with appropriate health care and educational providers to ensure continuity of care for the child.