Roles and Responsibilities 622-05-50

(Revised 6/1/22 ML #3677)

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The licensing agency, custodial agency, parent/guardian, foster care provider(s), and child (when appropriate) have certain roles and responsibilities that they must perform to ensure that the most safe and adequate care possible are provided to children in foster care. In addition to policy, the ND Foster Parent Handbook has a detailed list of the roles and responsibilities. The Foster Parent Handbook can be located online at https://www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/family.html.

 

Custodial Agency

The custodial agency is instrumental in working collaboratively with the foster care provider caring for the child in foster care. Communication, planning and support is offered by the custodial agency case manager. Detailed policy regarding the responsibilities of the custodian can be found in Policy 624-05-12.

 

Parents/Guardian

The parent and/or guardian of the child in foster care is instrumental in working collaboratively with the custodial agency, foster care provider, the child, therapists, service providers, etc.

 

Child in Foster Care

The child in foster care, when age appropriate, is instrumental in working collaboratively with the custodial agency, foster care provider, the child, therapists, service providers, etc. It is important that children are educated on house rules, case plan goals and expectations of the case manager and foster care provider.

 

Foster Care Provider

The foster care provider is instrumental in working collaboratively with the custodial agency, licensing agency, the child in foster care’s family, therapists, service providers, etc. Further responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide safety, food, and, as required, clothing, transportation, daily supervision, shelter, and other services as deemed necessary by the custodial agency to meet the child’s needs.
2. Inform the custodial agency of any illness or problems arising with the child, including discipline issues.
3. Work with the custodial case manager to ensure that the child receives appropriate medical care.
4. Follow the laws, rules, and policies set forth by the State of North Dakota to be a licensed foster care provider.
5. Maintain ongoing documentation regarding the child’s care.
6. To Discuss and secure authorization from the custodial agency, from the parents/guardian (when appropriate) for circumstances such as taking a child out-of- state, to engage in high risk activities (horseback riding, skiing, etc) or other pertinent permissions related to reasonable and prudent parenting.
7. Provide updated information to the custodial agency when traveling or going on extended vacations.
8. Participate in Child & Family Team meetings.
9. Accept feedback, direction and support from the custodial agency.
10. Cooperate with the custodial agency’s plan for the child in foster care’s family and sibling visitation and contact, and to maintain significant relationships.