SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS

To: REGIONAL EXECUTIVES, CIRCUIT MANAGERS, PROGRAM MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS
From: TIM DECKER, DIRECTOR

DISCUSSION:

Providing normalcy for foster youth includes protecting their privacy. Resource Development Workers are to confirm that there are no surveillance cameras in areas of the resource home that violate the privacy of the foster youth, e.g. bathrooms and dressing areas.

Record of the confirmation is recorded on the Resource Home and Safety Checklist, CS- 45, during initial licensure, during licensing visits and at license renewal. The confirmation is also recorded in the Home and Community section of the Home Assessment.

NECESSARY ACTION

Review this memorandum with all Children’s Division staff.
Review revised Child Welfare Manual chapters as indicated below.
Review revised Children’s Division Form as indicated below.
All questions should be cleared through normal supervisory channels and directed to:

PDS CONTACT

Elizabeth Tattershall

573-522-1191

Elizabeth.Tattershall@dss.mo.gov

PROGRAM MANAGER

Amy Martin

573-751-3171

Amy.L.Martin@dss.mo.gov

CHILD WELFARE MANUAL REVISIONS

Guide for Conducting Resource Provider Family Assessments, 6.3.A

Conducting Resource Home Renewal, 6.3.5

FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Resource Home and Safety Checklist, CS-45

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