(A) Every child has the right to enjoy
freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Accordingly, an agency shall
demonstrate consideration for, and sensitivity to, the racial, cultural, ethnic
and religious background of a child in out-of-home care and of families
receiving agency services. The agency shall, in consultation with the parent or
guardian and legal custodian, make available to a child in out-of-home care,
cultural or ethnic activities appropriate to the child's cultural or ethnic
background.
(B) Opportunity shall be provided each child in
out-of-home care for practicing religious beliefs and faith. A child may be
encouraged to participate in religious activities, but shall not be coerced to
do so.
(C) An agency shall not require a child in an
out-of-home care setting to receive non-emergency medical treatment which
conflicts with the religious tenets or practices of the religion of the child or
parent without the specific written consent of the parent, guardian or
custodian.
(D) When a child in an out-of-home care setting
requires emergency medical treatment and such treatment conflicts with the
religious tenets or practices of the child, parent, guardian or custodian, the
out-of-home care setting shall immediately transport or arrange for the
transportation of the child to a medical facility and contact the custodial
agency or individual which placed the child.
Effective Date: 01/01/91
CertificationPamela S. Hyde
Date: 12/17/90
Promulgated Under: Revised Code Chapter 119.
Statutory Authority: Revised Code Sections 5103.02, 5103.03
Rule Amplifies: Revised Code Sections 5103.02, 5103.03
Review Date:
Prior Effective Dates: 12/30/66, 10/01/86, 7/02/90 (Emer.), 10/1/90.