Section 2602.100  Clothing, Personal Hygiene, Grooming

a)         Laundry

Mechanical washing, drying equipment and cleaning agents must be provided when youth are required to supply and wear personal clothing.

1)         If youth are required to wash and dry their personal clothing, a staff member shall supervise and instruct youth in the proper use of cleaning aids during the washing process.

2)         When clothing is provided by the facility, clean clothing shall be issued at least three times weekly.

3)         Youth shall be provided with clean underclothing and socks daily.

b)         Grooming and Personal Hygiene

1)         Hair combs and hair brushes shall be furnished to each youth upon admission.

2)         Opportunities to shower shall be provided daily except as amended by medical advice in individual cases. Facilities shall provide shampoo and soap without cost to youth.

3)         Youth shall not be required to shave.

A)        However, youth shall be permitted to shave as often as desired. Shaving equipment shall be made available.

B)        There shall be no standard hair length or style required.

C)        Sideburns, mustaches and beards are acceptable.

4)         Female youth shall be provided articles for feminine hygiene as requested by youth without limit or cost.