Section 465IAC2-15-16. Rules for conduct of youth receiving OYFC services

   (a) The department may adopt policies specifying rules for the conduct and behavior of an older youth while receiving OYFC services through a foster care placement under this rule.

  (b) Any rules of conduct included in a policy adopted under this section will be provided to the older youth upon signature of the placement agreement under section 15(g) of this rule and will be incorporated by reference in the agreement.

  (c) An older youth placed in foster care under this rule must also comply with all reasonable standards of conduct established by the foster parent or parents responsible for maintenance of the home, during the time the youth is residing in the home. If the youth believes that any standard or rule of conduct to which this subsection applies is unreasonable or oppressive, the youth may request a conference with the assigned monitor appointed under section 15(f) of this rule. The assigned monitor will make a reasonable effort to mediate the issue and resolve by negotiation any dispute between the youth and the foster parent or parents concerning standards of conduct applicable to the youth while residing in the home. If the dispute cannot be satisfactorily resolved by the assigned monitor, with assistance of the department local office if requested, the local office will attempt to locate a different foster family home that will accept placement of the youth during the remainder of the term of the placement agreement. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-15-16; filed Dec 10, 2010, 10:25 a.m.: 20110105-IR-465090168FRA)