Personal Possessions, Allowance, And Money Policy

An organization must have and follow a personal possessions, allowance, and money policy that includes: (4-6-23) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.04.18 Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Agencies & Residential Licensing Section 238 Page 21 01. Financial Accounting. Payment of, and accounting for, any allowance, social security benefits, and other financial benefits to a child. (4-6-23) 02. Child's Personal Possessions. (4-6-23) a. Documented accounting for a child's personal possessions, clothing with which the child came into care, and items which were obtained while in care, and documented return of all inventoried items to the child, parent, or guardian at discharge, except illegal contraband and other items prohibited by the organization. (4-6-23) b. At the time of inventory and when the items are returned, the organization must obtain the signature of the parent, guardian, or child who can understand the purpose of the inventory. In the event of a child’s elopement, clothing and other personal belongings must be secured until the child returns or other arrangements are made. (4-6-23)