§ 13-3721(A) This law does not apply to the ear piercing of a child who has written or verbal permission from a parent or legal guardian. (A.R.S. 13-3721(B) Personal space and Caregivers are encouraged to help children personalize their living spaces to belongings express their individual preferences and to ensure that their possessions are kept safe. If the caregiver takes personal property as a consequence for actions, house rules or for safekeeping, the caregiver assumes sole responsibility for the property. If the property, while in the possession of the caregiver is lost or damaged, the caregiver will repair or replace the item with one of similar age, value and condition. Personal Allowance All children in foster care, starting at age 3, are given a personal allowance The personal allowance stipend by stipend by DCS. The caregiver will distribute the personal allowance to the child DCS is not to be reduced or not less than once per month. The personal allowance is to be paid directly to withheld for any reason. the child or deposited directly to the child's personal account. The personal The caregiver is to use a Personal allowance cannot be used a "payment" to the child for chores, or as a means of Allowance Ledger to account for reward or punishment. If the child is not of age or developmentally capable to the monthly funds. spend the allowance on his/her own as agreed by the DCS Child Safety Specialist, the caregiver may purchase items on behalf of the child with the It is recommended that a personal child's allowance. bank account be set up for the child. Providing toiletries, toys or other tangible items in lieu of money is not permitted. Allowance money should also not include money needed to
§ 13-3721(A) This law does not apply to the ear piercing of a child who has written or verbal permission from a parent or legal guardian. (A.R.S. 13-3721(B) Personal space and belongings Caregivers are encouraged to help children personalize their living spaces to express their individual preferences and to ensure that their possessions are kept safe. If the caregiver takes personal property as a consequence for actions, house rules or for safekeeping, the caregiver assumes sole responsibility for the property. If the property, while in the possession of the caregiver is lost or damaged, the caregiver will repair or replace the item with one of similar age, value and condition. Personal Allowance All children in foster care, starting at age 3, are given a personal allowance stipend by DCS. The caregiver will distribute the personal allowance to the child not less than once per month. The personal allowance is to be paid directly to the child or deposited directly to the child's personal account. The personal allowance cannot be used a "payment" to the child for chores, or as a means of reward or punishment. If the child is not of age or developmentally capable to spend the allowance on his/her own as agreed by the DCS Child Safety Specialist, the caregiver may purchase items on behalf of the child with the child's allowance. Providing toiletries, toys or other tangible items in lieu of money is not permitted. Allowance money should also not include money needed to The personal allowance stipend by DCS is not to be reduced or withheld for any reason. The caregiver is to use a Personal Allowance Ledger to account for the monthly funds. It is recommended that a personal bank account be set up for the child.
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