ARM 37.93.510. CHILD PLACING AGENCY: BIRTH FAMILY RECORDS

(1) The agency shall maintain a record of the birth family of every child whom the agency places into care. Such records shall contain: (a) demographic information including address, birth dates, race, religion, family composition, and interested others; (b) the social history, including any psychological or psychiatric reports and medical histories; (c) strengths and needs of the family and the services required; (d) worker's assessment and initial case plan; (e) signed agreements between the agency and family; (f) summary of dates of contact and progress toward goals; (g) case review reports; (h) legal documents which grant the agency the legal authority to place the child for adoption; and (i) discharge summary. (2) The agency shall keep all records current and shall record the following events within 1 month of occurrence: intake study, case plan, case plan reviews, and major events in the lives of the child and family members.