Utah Admin. Code R512-500-5 - Preliminary Placement
(1) The
requirements specified in Section
62A-4a-209 must be met for
preliminary placement of a child with a relative or friend.
(2) A decision to make a preliminary
placement of a child with a relative or friend will include assessment of the
following factors:
(a) the relative or
friend's history of abusive or neglectful behavior toward other children that
may show or present a danger to the child;
(b) the child is comfortable with the
relative or friend;
(c) the
relative or friend recognizes the parent's history of abuse and is committed to
protect the child;
(d) the relative
or friend is strong enough to resist inappropriate requests by the parent for
access to the child, in accordance with court orders;
(e) the relative or friend is committed to
caring for the child as long as necessary; and
(f) the relative or friend can provide a
secure and stable environment for the child.
(3) Placement with friends are also subject
to the child's preferences, comfort level and designation as specified in
Sections 62A-4a-209 and
80-3-302.
(4) A relative or friend
must meet the background screening requirements.
(5) Assessment of safety will be based on
safety decision-making principles, which include:
(a) potential threats of harm;
(b) vulnerabilities of the child;
and
(c) protective capacities of
the potential kinship caregiver and their support system.
(6) The limited home inspection specified in
Section 62A-4a-209 is required for a non-custodial parent, relative, or friend.
The limited home inspection is conducted in the home of the prospective kinship
caregiver to determine if there are apparent safety risks in the home that
present a potential threat of harm to the child. The limited home inspection
determines if the following are met:
(a) the
home is free from observable health and fire hazards;
(b) there are adequate sleeping arrangements
to meet the specific needs of each child; and
(c) any firearms, ammunition, hazardous
chemicals, and medications are secured and not accessible to
children.
(7) References
may be contacted to obtain input regarding placing the child with the potential
kinship caregiver or information about other available relatives or friends who
may care for the child.
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