10A NCAC 27H .0506. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SURROGATE PARENT

(a)  Anyone who serves as a surrogate parent, and is not related to the child, shall have participated in training provided by or approved by the area mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse program.

(b)  Training shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics:

(1)           Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, regarding parents' rights, entitlements for children, and services offered;

(2)           developmental and emotional needs of eligible infants and toddlers;

(3)           available advocacy services; and

(4)           relevant cultural issues if the child's culture is different from that of the surrogate parent.

(c)  The level of training approach shall be based on needs of the surrogate parent, as determined by the surrogate parent in conjunction with the area program.

 

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

Eff. March 1, 1995.