2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §8-513  Participation in activities

A. A child may participate in activities and functions generally accepted as usual and normal for children of the child's age group if permission is granted as follows:

1. When the activity by law requires a license, the agency or division that placed the child may give permission on request of the foster parent.

2. When the activity includes the child leaving the jurisdiction of the court for a period not to exceed thirty days, the agency or division that placed the child may give permission on request of the foster parent.

3. When the activity is one which is associated with a school or organization not prohibited by rule of the division, the foster parents of the child may give permission.

B. The state shall indemnify and hold harmless the agency or foster parents for liability that may be incurred or alleged as a result of giving permission pursuant to subsection A if it is reasonably and prudently given. The state shall provide the defense of any action alleging such liability.

C. A child placed in foster care has the right to maintain contact with friends, siblings and other relatives unless the court has determined that contact is not in the child's best interests as determined pursuant to a court hearing.