37.99.161    PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE ADOLESCENT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS: CARE AND GUIDANCE

(1) A program must provide to each program participant sufficient staff to ensure:

(a) appropriate medical care, supervision, safety, treatment, and guidance;

(b) opportunities for educational, social, and cultural growth through suitable reading materials, toys, activities, and equipment; and

(c) opportunities to associate with peer groups in school and community settings.

(2) A program must arrange for contact with each program participant's parent/legal guardian and approved family members.

(3) The program must assist the parent/legal guardian with referral for support services.

(4) The provider must assist the program participant and, when appropriate, the family, in preparing for the program participant's discharge.

 

History: 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA; IMP, 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA; NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.