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May 2018 Page 1 of 2 Child Foster Care Discipline Policy Minnesota Rules, part 2960.3080, Subp. 8 License Holder(s): Date: Child foster care license holders must have and follow a discipline policy. In developing this policy, license holders must consider the child/youth’s abuse history and needs relating to their developmental, cultural, disability, and gender needs. License holders should discuss the discipline policy with all caregivers. I/we plan to: • Praise and encourage the child/youth when • Use a time-out, depending on their age and stage of development, when • Give rewards, such as when • Take away privileges, such as when • other (specify): • other (specify): ---PAGE BREAK--- August 2018 Page 2 of 2 By initialing below, I/we agree to NEVER: use corporal punishment, such as spanking, rough handling, shoving, ear/hair pulling, shaking, slapping, kicking, biting, pinching, hitting, throwing objects at the child. use verbal abuse, such as name calling; disrespectful statements about the child or child’s family, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or culture; statements meant to shame, threaten, humiliate, or frighten the child. punish a child for mistakes with toilet habits, such as bed wetting, soiling. withhold basic needs, such as a healthy diet, water, clothing, hygiene facilities, normal sleeping conditions, proper lighting, educational services, exercise activities, ventilation, proper temperature, mail, family visits, positive reinforcement, nurturing, or medical care. assign work that is dangerous or is not in agreement with the child’s case plan. discipline a child for the unrelated behavior or action of another child. restrict a child’s communications beyond what is allowed in the child’s case plan. require a child to assume uncomfortable or fixed positions for an extended length of time or to march, stand, or kneel as punishment. require a child to punish other children. use mechanical restraints or confining a child in a locked room By signing below, I/we agree to follow this discipline policy and each child/youth’s case plan regarding discipline. I/we will talk with the licensor and each child/youth’s case manager as needed and tell them about any changes to this policy. Signature of Applicant/License Holder Signature of Applicant/License Holder