North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 10A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
CHAPTER 70. CHILDREN'S SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER J. MINIMUM LICENSING STANDARDS FOR SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS |
10A NCAC 70J .0206. DISCHARGE SERVICES
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(a) A residential child-care facility shall establish a policy which specifies that no child shall remain in care longer than 90 days. An exception may be made to this policy if the facility has a policy which specifies the length of time and the circumstances by which a child will remain in shelter care longer than 90 days.
(b) Prior to discharge, the staff of the residential child-care facility shall develop a plan with the child to determine if follow-up services will be provided, the type of services to be provided and the timeframe for conducting these services.
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.