{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-1303.82","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 4-1303.82","heading":"Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents.","body":"(a)\nWithin 180 days after the February 18, 2017, the Mayor, pursuant to § 4-1303.85, shall amend existing rules governing foster parents to:\n(1)\nIncorporate existing rights and responsibilities for foster parents provided by local law, federal law, local regulations, agency administrative issuances, and other policy documents; and\n(2)\nEstablish a Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents.\n\n(b)\nThe Agency shall guarantee that each foster parent shall receive the following:\n(1)\nA printed copy of the Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents in readily understandable language and in accordance with § 2-1933;\n(2)\nAn explanation of a foster parent's right to be informed of decisions made by the Agency that impact the foster parent, while ensuring the best interests and confidentiality of youth and families;\n(3)\nAn explanation of a foster parent's right to report violations of the foster parent's rights to the Agency without fear of retaliation;\n(4)\nAn explanation of the process for reporting violations of a foster parent's rights to the Agency;\n(5)\nAn explanation of the process for reporting complaints related to the Agency's provision of services and supports; and\n(6)\nAn explanation of the process by which reports of violations of a foster parent's rights and complaints related to the Agency's provision of services and supports are resolved, within reasonable efforts.","path":["Title 4. Public Care Systems.","Chapter 13. Child Abuse and Neglect.","Subchapter I. Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.","Part C-iv. Statements of Rights and Responsibilities for Foster Parents."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/4-1303.82","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"8a987eb39b04a03c612a74b7931f1b4d9cc6942ba4bd5922d082c07aa7250e48","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-1303.81","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-4-1303.83"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}