Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents.

(a) Within 180 days after the February 18, 2017, the Mayor, pursuant to § 4-1303.85 , shall amend existing rules governing foster parents to: (1) Incorporate existing rights and responsibilities for foster parents provided by local law, federal law, local regulations, agency administrative issuances, and other policy documents; and (2) Establish a Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents. (b) The Agency shall guarantee that each foster parent shall receive the following: (1) A printed copy of the Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents in readily understandable language and in accordance with § 2-1933 ; (2) An explanation of a foster parent's right to be informed of decisions made by the Agency that impact the foster parent, while ensuring the best interests and confidentiality of youth and families; (3) An explanation of a foster parent's right to report violations of the foster parent's rights to the Agency without fear of retaliation; (4) An explanation of the process for reporting violations of a foster parent's rights to the Agency; (5) An explanation of the process for reporting complaints related to the Agency's provision of services and supports; and (6) An explanation of the process by which reports of violations of a foster parent's rights and complaints related to the Agency's provision of services and supports are resolved, within reasonable efforts.