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5121 DCF Responsibilities
Following the referral to Family Preservation Services, the DCF social workerCPSSpecialist(unless otherwise noted) shall be responsible to:
A. Provide the family a copy of the Family Preservation Case Management Provider brochure (Providers will supply DCF with their current brochure as needed).
B. Provide current information for data entry into FACTS.
C. Assist the family preservation case management provider in the engagement process with the family.
D. Participate in the Initial Team Meeting.
E. Complete all child abuse/neglect assessments in accordance with PPM section 2000.
F. Inform the Family Preservation Case Management Provider of ongoing child abuse/neglect assessments.
G. Inform and provide the Family Preservation Case Management Provider with a copy of all reports not assigned.
H. Provide the Family Preservation Case Management Provider a copy of the PPS 2012. Inform the provider of the status of appeal, if applicable.
I. Notify the Family Preservation Case Management Provider when a child is placed in DCF custody and provide a copy of the journal entry/court order.
J. Participate in the initial case planning meeting. Participate in subsequent case planning meetings, as needed.
K. Review the case plan and case plan tasks. If the plan and/or tasks are not acceptable, do not address the reason for referral or safety issues, notify the CWCMP in writing within 5 working days the case plan and/or tasks are disapproved. The DCF social worker shall participate in the development of the new or updated case plan and tasks.
L. Complete the sections designated for DCF Social Work staff on the Family Case Plan.
M. Authorize or deny requests for hard goods in excess of the $500.00 contract obligation, based on availability of resources and customer need.
N. Meet with the family and family preservation provider to discuss options if there is a refusal of services.
O. Assure the Family Preservation Case Management Provider completes the PPS 5001, Family Preservation Non-Completion of Case Plan (NCCP), if a case plan is not completed within the required timeframe or a child is referred out of home prior to completion of the case plan. The initial case plan should be completed approximately 20 days after referral and received by DCF within 3business5 calendardays following the date the case plan was held. When a referral ends as a non-completion, DCF should receive the PPS 5001, Family Preservation Non-Completion of Case Plan within 30 calendar days of referral. When appropriate, the timeframe for completion of the case plan may be extended by documented mutual decision.
P. Provide reports to the court as indicated.
Q. Review the PPS 5003, Lack of Contact Notification, submitted by the CWCMP case manager. Based on the information provided and progress made by the family, the DCF social worker shall determine if follow-up is needed. Follow-up may include, determining no action is required, attempting to re-engage the family with the CWCMP, or contacting the CA/DA and requesting a petition for DCF custody be filed.
R. The Support Services Program Consultant will reconcile names of referrals, and names of non-completion of case plans with the Family Preservation Case Management Provider. Additionally, the Support Services Program Consultant shall be consulted, in writing, on any case plans that will be completed beyond 20 days from referral.
S. Upon receipt of documentation of the intent to move a family fromtheintensive servicephasetonon-intensive services a minimum of monthly in personcontact with all family members, which may include case management and/orfamily support services,the DCF social workerCPSSpecialistshall review:
1. The reason for the referral to Family Preservation Services.
2. Documentation of the family’s plan for and/or progress in achieving the case plan goals/objectives and completing tasks, identifying the family’s strengths and continued barriers for the family, including any child risk or safety issues.
3. The proposed plan for ongoing services, identifying the expectations of the family and the provider, including the frequency, type of contact and level of services to be provided, to address the specific outcomes of the case plan sufficiently.
4. The plan identifying the circumstances that may result in the resumption of intensive services.
5. Documentation that a staffing occurred between the FPS transitioning workers and at least oneFPS supervisor, with a focus on the safety of the child(ren), including written supervisory approval of the case transition, pending DCF approval.
the initial referral, the case plan goals and tasks and any other documentation related to the families y‘s progress.The DCF socialworker CPSSpecialist and Supervisorshall determine whether he/sheisthey arein agreement with the moveplan to move the case toless intensive services and shall provide a writtenresponse to the CWCMP, within 5 working days. If DCF is not in agreement with the plan, the response shall document the reasons for disagreement, based on the safety and risk factors that continue to exist that cannot be managed with less intensive services.If DCF is not in agreement, a staffing may be requested by the CWCMP or CPS Specialist, but is not required. If a written response is not received by the CWCMP within 5 working days, the request will be considered approved.