10A NCAC 70I .0306. CLIENT RIGHTS

(a)  A residential child-care facility shall develop and implement policies and procedures to protect the individual rights and dignity of children and families.

(b)  A residential child-care facility shall have a client's and family's rights policy which includes that each child has the right to:

(1)           privacy;

(2)           be provided adequate food, clothing, and shelter;

(3)           have access to family time and have telephone conversations with family members, when not contraindicated in the child's visitation and contact plan;

(4)           have personal property and a space for storage;

(5)           express opinions on issues concerning the child's care or treatment;

(6)           receive care in a manner that recognizes variations in cultural values and traditions;

(7)           be free from coercion by facility personnel with regard to religious decisions.  The facility shall have a process to assure that, whenever practical, the wishes of the parents or guardians with regard to a child's religious participation are ascertained and followed;

(8)           not be identified in connection with publicity for the facility which shall bring the child or the child's family embarrassment; and

(9)           not be forced to acknowledge dependency on or gratitude to the facility.

(c)  A residential child-care facility shall have a policy which prohibits direct involvement by a child in funds solicitation for the facility.

(d)  A residential child-care facility shall have a policy which prohibits the child's participation in any activities involving audio or visual recording and research without the voluntary signed, time‑limited consent of the parents,  guardian or legal custodian and child (12 years of age and older). 

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131D-10.5; 143B-153;

Eff. July 1, 1999 (See S.L. 1999, c. 237, s. 11.30);

Amended Eff. October 1, 2008; July 18, 2002.