Orientation must be provided within seven days of admission for which age group?

• A. Within 24 hours
• B. Within 3 days
• C. Within seven days
• D. Within 30 days

Answer: (C)

Prompt onboarding after a child enters care must happen promptly so everyone involved understands the placement rules, available services, and safety planning. The standard sets seven days as the window for delivering orientation to children and youth in care. This timing gives staff enough opportunity to schedule and conduct the session while ensuring caregivers receive essential information soon after admission. Shorter timeframes like within 24 hours or within three days can be impractical to implement consistently, and waiting up to 30 days would leave new placements without critical guidance for too long, risking gaps in safety and planning.