10A NCAC 27H .0505. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION PROCESS

Anyone who serves as a surrogate parent shall:

(1)           not have conflicting interests with those of the child who is represented;

(2)           have knowledge and skills that ensure the best possible representation of the child;

(3)           not have any prior history of abuse or neglect; or

(4)           not be an employee of the agency involved in the provision of early intervention or other services for the child.  However, a person who otherwise qualifies to be a surrogate parent is not considered an employee based on being paid by a public agency to serve as a surrogate or foster parent.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-147; 20 U.S.C. Sections 1401 et. seq., 1471 et. seq;

Eff. March 1, 1995.