DMR.7.10.010 Responsibility of the agency to the foster parents or legal guardian.

(a) The foster home shall have a means of contacting the agency, or its designated representative, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days per year.

(b) The agency shall assist the foster parents with any problems with the child placement.

(c) The foster parents shall be paid according to the Wisconsin Uniform Foster Care Rate

(d) The agency shall provide the foster parents with policies, foster parent handbook, and procedures of the Indian Child Welfare Department regarding placement of children into their homes. The foster parent(s) may request and receive information from the agency at the time of licensure and at any time the home has been without placements for twelve (12) months.

(e) The Appeals and Fair Hearing Process shall be used if any disagreements or differences arise between the foster parent(s) and the Agency, or the foster parents and legal guardian, that cannot be resolved between the parties.