DMR.7.8.090 Moral, Religious, and Cultural Training.

(a) Foster parents shall assist in the provision of the moral training of children in their care. Foster parents shall make opportunities available to each child regarding religious, cultural, or teachings, as well as ensure attendance at services/functions, and ceremonies that are compatible with the child's beliefs or cultural heritage.

(b) Foster parents shall not prevent a child's participation in religious or cultural practices. If the foster parent needs more information on cultural needs of a child, they should approach the Indian Child Welfare Department or worker.

(c) Foster parents are prohibited from forcing a foster child to attend religious services/functions, or ceremonies that the child and the child's biological family does not approve of.