If a child is admitted into transitional living without the parent's consent, what must you attempt to do regarding the parent?

If a child is admitted into transitional living without the parent's consent, what must you attempt to do regarding the parent?

• A. Notify the child's parent of the child's location
• B. Notify DFPS only
• C. Seek immediate court involvement
• D. Reconfirm consent with the parent

Answer: (A)

When a child is admitted into transitional living without parental consent, the primary obligation is to notify the parent of the child’s location. This respects the parent’s right to know where their child is and supports involvement in planning for the child’s welfare and any needed reunification efforts. The notification should communicate where the child is placed and how the parent can contact the facility, following applicable privacy and policy guidelines. If direct contact isn’t possible, make reasonable efforts to locate the parent and document those attempts. While coordinating with DFPS may also occur and court involvement can be needed in certain situations, informing the parent of the child’s location is the immediate requirement.

When a child is admitted into transitional living without parental consent, the primary obligation is to notify the parent of the child’s location. This respects the parent’s right to know where their child is and supports involvement in planning for the child’s welfare and any needed reunification efforts. The notification should communicate where the child is placed and how the parent can contact the facility, following applicable privacy and policy guidelines. If direct contact isn’t possible, make reasonable efforts to locate the parent and document those attempts. While coordinating with DFPS may also occur and court involvement can be needed in certain situations, informing the parent of the child’s location is the immediate requirement.