§49-13-3. Requirements.

(a) A placement provider in conjunction with the child welfare worker shall review a child’s current clothing, necessities, and inventory at the time of initial placement to determine whether:

(1) The child possesses an adequate wardrobe and sufficient approved necessities; or

(2) The child needs to be issued an initial clothing allowance to obtain an adequate wardrobe and approved necessities.

(b) If the child possesses an adequate wardrobe and sufficient approved necessities at the time of initial placement, further action is not needed at that time.

(c) If the child does not have an adequate wardrobe or sufficient approved necessities at the time of the initial placement, then the placement provider shall seek a clothing allowance to purchase an adequate wardrobe and approved necessities for the child.

(d) An initial clothing allowance is not intended to completely outfit the child, but rather only to supply the child with immediate clothing and necessities.

(e) A placement provider shall:

(1) Supply a child with an adequate wardrobe and approved necessities for as long as the child remains in his or her care; and

(2) Periodically update the clothing and necessity inventory throughout that placement period.

(f) A child’s inventory shall follow him or her throughout all placements.