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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART V. Children, Youth, and Families Manual |
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Subpart E. Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services |
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Article I. Licensing/Approval |
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Chapter 3680. Administration and Operation of a Children and Youth Social Service Agency |
Section 3680.45. Children’s money
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(a) The legal entity shall ensure that a written policy governing money acquired or received by children receiving full-day services is developed. The policy shall include, at a minimum, the following provisions:
(1) Money earned, received as a gift or received as allowance by a child is the child’s personal property.
(2) Limitations may be placed on the amount of money to which a child has access.
(b) The legal entity shall ensure that a separate system is maintained for the money of children in placement. Interest earned on a child’s money shall be applied to the child’s account.
(c) Money in a child’s account shall be returned to the child when the child leaves placement.
The provisions of this § 3680.45 adopted January 23, 1987, effective April 24, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 392.
Notation
The provisions of this § 3680.45 issued under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201—211, 701—774, 901—922 and 1001—1080).