Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R512. Human Services, Child and Family Services |
R512-31. Foster Parent Due Process |
R512-31-4. Notice to Foster Parents
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(1) A foster parent shall be notified that a foster child in the foster parent's care is to be moved to another placement ten days prior to removal, unless there is a reasonable basis to believe that immediate removal is necessary, as specified in R512-31-4(4). The foster parent shall be notified by personal communication with the foster parent and by written Notice of Agency Action.
(2) The Notice of Agency Action shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or personally delivered.
(3) In addition to requirements specified in Section 63G-4-201, the Notice of Agency Action shall include the date of removal, the reason for removal, a description of the Foster Parent Conflict Resolution Procedure, and notice regarding the ability of the foster parent to petition the juvenile court judge currently assigned to the case for a review and determination of the appropriateness of the decision by Child and Family Services to remove the child from the foster home, if the child has been in the foster home for 12 months or longer, in accordance with Section 78A-6-318.
(4) If there is a reasonable basis to believe that the child is in danger or that there is a substantial threat of danger to the health or welfare of the child, the notification to the foster parent may occur after removal of the child. Notification shall be provided through personal communication on the day of removal and by written Notice of Agency Action. The Notice of Agency Action shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, within three working days of removal of the child.