AGENCY: Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
SERIES: 9579
TITLE: Student foster care case files
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname.
DESCRIPTION: These case files document blind and deaf student adjustment to foster homes. They describe student problems, family relationships, and the students' mental and emotional growth during their stay at the foster home, as observed by the social worker. The files contain foster care agreements (student's name, foster parent signature, and date), a primary characteristics survey, and a Human Services summary.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 6 year(s) after separation
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 6 years after the student leaves the foster home and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical Legal
This disposition is based on the historical value of these records. The office retention is based on UCA 78-12-22 (1991), the statute of limitations for contracts.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Controlled