APPEAL PROCEDURES

Information available to the Appeal Panel

  1. Individual Family Service Plan
  2. Any other information that was given in writing to the FAPT
  3. Any information the appellant requests

Required Attendance

  1. Person requesting the appeal
  2. Parent/legal custodian of youth under 18
  3. Parent of youth over 18, if the parent has legal guardian/custodianship
  4. Youth under age 18, if requested by the parents/legal custodian
  5. Youth over age 18, if desired by the youth
  6. The case manager, or designee, with the case record available
  7. The person who assumed the leadership role at the FAPT meeting when the decision under appeal was made or another FAPT member who attended the meeting if the FAPT leader is unavailable
  8. CSA staff person to take notes for the panel

Optional Attendance

  1. The appellant, parent/legal guardian/custodian or youth may invite others to provide support or information, recognizing that meeting time is limited to one hour.
  2. Legal counsel for the appellant, parent/legal guardian/custodian or youth, in which case the County Attorney may also attend The CSA Office shall be provided five business days’ notice if legal counsel to be present.

Required Notice

  1. All persons listed under required attendance
  2. All parents, legal guardian/custodians or custodians
  3. Foster parents
  4. Guardian/custodians ad litem
  5. Attorney representing the youth
  6. Court appointed special advocate (CASA)

Appeal panel dispositions

  • FAPT re-review
  • Uphold the decision of the FAPT
  • Alter the decision of the FAPT

Meeting format

  • Appeal meetings are limited to one hour.
  • The panel designates one member to serve as Chair.
  • The Chair of the appeal panel opens the meeting welcomes the family and explains the process of the review. All those present are asked to sign a confidentiality statement.
  • The FAPT representative explains how the FAPT arrived at their decision.
  • The person requesting the appeal presents the reason for appeal and any other information that will help the panel understand the youth's needs.
  • The parent(s) (if not the appellants) present their position on the issue under appeal.
  • Questions and discussion
  • Closing remarks by Chair, to include when the decision will be rendered and how the parents, case manager, and FAPT will be notified.
  • CSA staff confirms decision in writing within 5 business days to parents, case manager, and FAPT leader