Child Welfare Licensing Rules & Manuals

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Caregiver Background Checks (DHS 12)

• DHS 12 - Official version

Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth (DCF 52)

• DCF 52 - Official version (updated 01/2012)
  • DCF 52 Appendix A
  • DCF 52 Appendix B
  • DCF 52 Appendix C
  • DCF 52 Appendix D

Child Placing Agencies (DCF 54)

• DCF 54 - Official version (updated 01/2012)
  • DCF 54 - Appendix A

Group Homes (DCF 57)

• DCF 57 - Official version (updated 01/2012)
  • DCF 57 Appendix A
  • DCF 57 Appendix B
  • DCF 57 Appendix C
  • DCF 57 Appendix D

Shelter Care Facilities (DCF 59)

• DCF 59 - Official version
  • DCF 59 Appendix A

Confidentiality of Treatment Records

• DHS 92 - Official version

Patient Rights and Resolution of Patient Grievances

• DHS 94 - Official version

Children's Code

• Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 48

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