If a deficiency is found related to safe sleeping or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, within five days you must notify the parent of each child in the care of each foster home verified by your Child-Placing Agency using which forms?

• A. Form 2970 only
• B. Form 7266 only
• C. Both Form 2970 and Form 7266
• D. Neither form

Answer: (C)

When a safety-related deficiency is found in a foster home, you must promptly inform the child’s parent and keep formal records of that notification. Using both forms ensures you meet both the communication and documentation requirements in one action.

Form 2970 is the notice you provide to each parent to inform them about the deficiency, how it affects the child’s safety, and the steps and timeline for corrective action. Form 7266 serves as the official agency record of the notification and the deficiency, capturing the details needed for the file and any regulatory follow-up. Together, they ensure that parents are informed within the five-day window and that the agency has a complete, auditable trail of what was notified and what actions are being taken. Relying on only one form could leave either the parent unaware or the agency’s records incomplete, which wouldn’t meet the supervision and accountability requirements.