revoking the license of the agency where the Department of Social Welfare has
proven the revocation to be justified.
Article 121. Responsible Government Body. - The governing body of a child welfare agency or
institution shall be composed of civic leaders or persons of good standing in the community.
The administrator must be a competent person qualified by education or experience or both to
serve as such.
Article 122. Child-Caring Institution Serving as Child-Placement Agency. - An association or
corporation may be both a child-caring institution and a child-placement agency and it may be
licensed to carry out both types of service.
When a license also serves as a child-placement agency, it shall maintain a staff equipped by
training to make thorough studies of every prospective family home. Staff arrangements must
also be made for continuing supervision of the children staying in family homes so long as the
children remain in the legal custody of the agency.
Article 123. Responsible Staff of Employees. - The licensee shall choose its employees who
shall be persons of good health and character, and whenever possible, the higher rank of
employees shall in addition have training, preferably in child psychology.
Article 124. Intake Study and Periodic Investigations. - The licensee shall undertake
investigations to determine if the acceptance or continued stay of a child in its institution is
necessary. Each licensee shall make provisions for continuing services, including social
casework for every child under its care.
Article 125. Records. - The licensee shall keep confidential records of every child in its study.
These records shall be made available only to such persons as may be authorized by the
Department of Social Welfare or by the proper court.
Article 126. Home Atmosphere. - Child welfare agencies shall endeavor to provide the children
with a pleasant atmosphere that shall approximate as nearly as possible the conditions of an
ideal home. Vocational rehabilitation shall also be provided in accordance with existing law and
the particular needs of the children.
Article 127. Adequate Diet. - The licensee shall provide a varied and balanced diet to satisfy the
child's total nutritional requirements.
Article 128. Clothing. - The licensee shall furnish clean, comfortable, and appropriate clothing
for every child under its care.
Article 129. Physical Surroundings and Outings. - The licensee shall maintain a building
adequate both in ventilation and sanitation, and with a safe, clean and spacious playground.
Regular inexpensive periodic outing shall be an important part of its activities in order to make
the children aware of their vital role in their community and country.
Article 130. Medical and Nursing Care. - The licensee shall provide adequate medical and
nursing care for sick children who may be confined due to illness.
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