After receiving a case from investigations, what would be your first action?
Review the file, check on upcoming court dates, visit the child, gather any
... [Show More] missing info; start from abuse report to present day. Call and introduce yourself to parents. Child must be seen within 2 working days from receipt of case and check the safety plan within 5 days
What is the purpose of the arraignment hearing?
Parent can be assigned an Attorney if they do not already have one, they are given the Dependency Petition, they can then consent, admit or deny to allegations in petition
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What is accomplished at the disposition hearing?
Dispo determines appropriate services needed and placement of child
What documents are required at every disposition hearing?
Case Plan and FFA-O (Homestudy and Diligent search not always required).
What occurs if the court does not accept the case plan at the disposition hearing?
If court does not accept case plan, another hearing will be held within 30 days to accept the case plan
What are the case plan goals identified by Chapter 39?
Maintain and Strengthen, Reunification, Adoption, Permanent Guardianship, Placement with fit and willing relative, Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (APPLA)
When should a concurrent case plan goal be considered? What would you use to assist you with this decision?
Use all documentation compiled, case plan compliance, begin to consider at the 6 months judicial review; Reunification Prognosis Assessment for Concurrent Case Planning
How often are parents able to visit their children in out of home care?
Minimum once a month
Describe the Rilya Wilson Act.
Children under supervision of Dept; must participate 5 days a week, ages 0-school age, if absent unexcused, CM must be notified after every absence and CM must make a home visit after 2 unexcused absences; if absent excused CM must be notified and make a home visit after 7 excused absences
What sources of financial assistance should be explored with a relative caregiver?
Relative Caregiver Funds- and Temporary Cash Assistance. In regards to relative caregiver, child must be adjudicated dependent or they can receive cash assistance until that time
What information must the counselor review with the relative caregiver?
Talk with relative about facts of case, child specific needs, permanency and if they are willing to provide permanency; Missing Child Procedure
Who should be involved in the preparation of the case plan?
Parents, children (14 & up), GAL, caregivers [Show Less]