R21-7-213. Orientation Process for a Child in Care

A. The licensee shall have a written policy and procedure for providing an orientation to a child placed in the licensee’s care. B. The licensee shall provide a child admitted into care with the orientation described in this Section. The orientation shall be in a language and manner that the child can understand and that is developmentally appropriate to the child. C. During the first full day of a child’s placement, the licensee shall: 1. Take the child on a tour of the facility; and 2. Introduce the child to staff and other residents. D. During the first 72 hours following a child’s admission and as part of each child’s orientation, the licensee shall: 1. Familiarize the child with the licensee’s program; 2. Explain the licensee’s expectations and requirements for behavior; 3. Explain the criteria for successful participation in and completion of or discharge from the program, if applicable; 4. Make available a copy of the Agency’s behavior management policy and procedure required by R21-7-227; 5. Make available a copy of the visitation and communication policy prescribed by R21-7-220; and 6. Describe and, upon request, make available a copy of the grievance procedures required by R21-7-205 and the statement of child rights prescribed by R21-7-203. E. The licensee shall document the orientation and other information given to a child in the child’s record.