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substances placed in a child’s mouth;

(I) subject to the use of a physical restraint, except when necessary to protect a child from injury, or to protect property from serious damage; a physical restraint permitted under this subparagraph may be passive physical restraint only; the foster parent shall report the use of any physical restraint to the department;

(J) subject to the use of a mechanical restraint, except for a protective device such as a seatbelt;

(K) subject to the use of a chemical restraint; or

(L) disciplined in a manner that is cruel, humiliating, or otherwise damaging to the child. (d) A foster parent may not use methods of behavior modification that interfere with a child’s basic needs, including

(1) depriving the child of sleep;

(2) providing inadequate food, clothing, living space, or shelter;

(3) withholding food or other items essential to the protection, safety, or well-being of a child in care;

(4) restricting a child’s breathing;

(5) forcing a child to shower or bathe as a form of punishment;

(6) interfering with the child’s ability to take care of their own hygiene and toilet needs; or

(7) providing inadequate medical or dental care. (e) A foster parent may not deprive or deny a child of necessary services or contacts, including

(1) the child’s caseworker or assigned legal representative;

(2) the child’s parents or other family members who are identified in the family contact plan; or

(3) individuals providing the child with therapeutic activities as part of the child’s case plan. (Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: