Section 16.06.02.257 - REASONABLE AND PRUDENT PARENT STANDARDA caregiver must follow the reasonable and prudent parent standard.
01.Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard Defined. "Age or developmentally appropriate" means the following:a. Activities or items that are generally accepted as suitable for children of the same chronological age or level of maturity or that are determined to be developmentally appropriate for a child, based on the development of cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities that are typical for an age or age group; andb. In the case of a specific child, activities or items that are suitable for the child based on the developmental stages attained by the child with respect to the cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities of the child.c. The foster parents will seek approval from the children's agency before altering a child's physical appearance including haircuts, body piercing, and tattooing.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.02.257
Effective July 1, 2024 (Temporary)