R21-6-322. Confidential Information

A. A foster parent shall protect and maintain the confidentiality of a foster child, by protecting and safeguarding all personally identifiable information about a foster child and his or her family. B. Information related to the reason for a foster child’s placement or related to a foster child’s family is considered confidential information, under A.R.S. § 8-807 and A.R.S. § 8-502. C. A foster parent may only share a child's confidential information strictly on a need-to-know basis: 1. With health care providers, schools, child care providers, and legal representatives, as appropriate; or 2. As authorized by the Child Placing Agency or guardian. D. A foster parent shall not share information or photos that identify a child as a foster child on the internet, including social media. E. A foster parent shall not share a foster child’s information or photos that identify the child as a foster child, unless there is a need to know, with other individuals or organizations, including friends, co-workers, relatives, and neighbors. F. A foster parent shall safeguard and maintain a foster child’s records in a manner that prevents loss, tampering, or unauthorized access or use. G. Failure to keep confidential a foster child's records or information may result in an adverse licensing action.