The document outlines Georgia's requirements and procedures for conducting Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs) for children entering foster care. It states that DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 business day of a child entering care and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure each child receives a health check within 10 days and a trauma assessment if over 5 years old. It provides details on CCFA components, who can complete them, required timeframes, and procedures DFCS and providers must follow.
10.10 comprehensive child and family assessment (ccfa)screaminc
This document outlines requirements and procedures for completing Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs) for children entering foster care in Georgia. Key points include:
- DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 day of a child entering care and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure each child receives a Health Check and trauma assessment.
- The CCFA should engage family members, assess needs, and make recommendations to inform case planning and court decisions. It may be completed by DFCS or an approved provider.
- Amerigroup Care Coordination Teams coordinate health services and assign care managers to ensure children's needs are met. Timely communication between DFCS and Amerigroup is important.
This document outlines requirements and procedures for Child Protective Services regarding family preservation and conducting Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs). It states that DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 day of a preliminary protective hearing and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure children receive medical exams. It provides details on the components that must be included in CCFAs and the process that DFCS and providers must follow to complete them.
This document outlines case plan requirements for children in foster care under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. It discusses what must be included in a case plan according to federal and state law. Key requirements include developing a written case plan within 30 days of a child entering foster care, addressing the issues that led to removal, setting time-limited goals for reunification or other permanency outcome, and assigning responsibility for achieving goals. The document provides detailed procedures for caseworkers to follow in developing initial case plans, including convening a family meeting and obtaining input from parents, children, caregivers and other involved parties.
This document outlines Georgia's policies for permanency planning for children in foster care. It discusses the required permanency plan options and timelines, including reunification, adoption, guardianship, and Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement. Case managers must identify the permanency plan within 30 days, obtain court approval for any changes, and get a judicial determination of reasonable efforts every 12 months. The policies provide guidance on concurrent planning, placement with relatives, documentation requirements, and evaluating and changing the permanency plan as needed.
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This document outlines Georgia's policies and procedures for placing children in its custody into foster care across state lines. It details the process for assessing potential out-of-state placements, making an Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) request to the receiving state, responsibilities of the receiving state, and finalizing an approved placement. Key steps include conducting a diligent search for relatives, evaluating potential placements, making an ICPC request with required documents, the receiving state's home study and approval/denial, finalizing travel and placement logistics, and retaining legal custody in Georgia. Placements must follow ICPC regulations and receiving state approval to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children.
1) The Social Services Case Manager must notify the Revenue Maximization Specialist when a child in foster care is placed on a trial home visit, runs away, or has a child.
2) A trial home visit cannot exceed 6 months unless approved by the court, and if it does the child must have their IV-E eligibility re-determined.
3) The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services is responsible for initial and ongoing IV-E determinations for any child placed outside of Georgia.
The document provides an orientation for certified respite care providers in Maine. It outlines what respite care is, who qualifies, how the program works for families, billing procedures, provider certification requirements, and responsibilities and expectations for providers. Key points include that respite care is meant to provide short-term breaks for caregivers, families are allotted 48 hours of care per quarter, providers must meet certification requirements including background checks and training, and have responsibilities around communication, confidentiality, and billing procedures.
Child Protective Services are required by law to make reasonable efforts to prevent removing a child from their home and to consider immediately reunifying families whenever a child is removed. This includes using community resources and having the alleged abuser leave the home voluntarily or through legal action. If safety cannot be ensured, legal action is taken to place the child outside the home. Every case requires a determination that reasonable efforts were made to prevent placement or make reunification possible. In some high risk situations, reunification may not be recommended but it is up to the courts to make that determination. Returning a child safely home requires ensuring protections are in place.
10.10 comprehensive child and family assessment (ccfa)screaminc
This document outlines requirements and procedures for completing Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs) for children entering foster care in Georgia. Key points include:
- DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 day of a child entering care and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure each child receives a Health Check and trauma assessment.
- The CCFA should engage family members, assess needs, and make recommendations to inform case planning and court decisions. It may be completed by DFCS or an approved provider.
- Amerigroup Care Coordination Teams coordinate health services and assign care managers to ensure children's needs are met. Timely communication between DFCS and Amerigroup is important.
This document outlines requirements and procedures for Child Protective Services regarding family preservation and conducting Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs). It states that DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 day of a preliminary protective hearing and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure children receive medical exams. It provides details on the components that must be included in CCFAs and the process that DFCS and providers must follow to complete them.
This document outlines case plan requirements for children in foster care under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. It discusses what must be included in a case plan according to federal and state law. Key requirements include developing a written case plan within 30 days of a child entering foster care, addressing the issues that led to removal, setting time-limited goals for reunification or other permanency outcome, and assigning responsibility for achieving goals. The document provides detailed procedures for caseworkers to follow in developing initial case plans, including convening a family meeting and obtaining input from parents, children, caregivers and other involved parties.
This document outlines Georgia's policies for permanency planning for children in foster care. It discusses the required permanency plan options and timelines, including reunification, adoption, guardianship, and Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement. Case managers must identify the permanency plan within 30 days, obtain court approval for any changes, and get a judicial determination of reasonable efforts every 12 months. The policies provide guidance on concurrent planning, placement with relatives, documentation requirements, and evaluating and changing the permanency plan as needed.
15.2 placement of georgia children into other statesscreaminc
This document outlines Georgia's policies and procedures for placing children in its custody into foster care across state lines. It details the process for assessing potential out-of-state placements, making an Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) request to the receiving state, responsibilities of the receiving state, and finalizing an approved placement. Key steps include conducting a diligent search for relatives, evaluating potential placements, making an ICPC request with required documents, the receiving state's home study and approval/denial, finalizing travel and placement logistics, and retaining legal custody in Georgia. Placements must follow ICPC regulations and receiving state approval to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children.
1) The Social Services Case Manager must notify the Revenue Maximization Specialist when a child in foster care is placed on a trial home visit, runs away, or has a child.
2) A trial home visit cannot exceed 6 months unless approved by the court, and if it does the child must have their IV-E eligibility re-determined.
3) The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services is responsible for initial and ongoing IV-E determinations for any child placed outside of Georgia.
The document provides an orientation for certified respite care providers in Maine. It outlines what respite care is, who qualifies, how the program works for families, billing procedures, provider certification requirements, and responsibilities and expectations for providers. Key points include that respite care is meant to provide short-term breaks for caregivers, families are allotted 48 hours of care per quarter, providers must meet certification requirements including background checks and training, and have responsibilities around communication, confidentiality, and billing procedures.
Child Protective Services are required by law to make reasonable efforts to prevent removing a child from their home and to consider immediately reunifying families whenever a child is removed. This includes using community resources and having the alleged abuser leave the home voluntarily or through legal action. If safety cannot be ensured, legal action is taken to place the child outside the home. Every case requires a determination that reasonable efforts were made to prevent placement or make reunification possible. In some high risk situations, reunification may not be recommended but it is up to the courts to make that determination. Returning a child safely home requires ensuring protections are in place.
Achieving permanency for foster children through concurrent planning. Guides outline case planning that includes reunification for families and steps leading to adoption when reunification is not an option.
A child care subsidy is a monthly payment provided by the Saskatchewan government to help families pay for licensed child care. Subsidies are paid directly to child care facilities and vary based on family income, with lower income families receiving higher subsidies. To qualify for a subsidy, families must have lawful custody of a child under 13 receiving care at a licensed facility, be residents of Saskatchewan, and have a valid reason for care such as employment, education, or medical needs. The amount of the subsidy is determined by considering income, family size, the child's age, location of the facility, and the actual fees charged.
The role of judiciary & the legal procedure in an adoption case by dr alka mu...alka mukherjee
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the nodal agency to monitor and regulate in-country and intra-country adoption and is a part of Ministry of Women and child care.
Following are the certain essential conditions in order to be eligible to adopt a child:
• The procedure for adoption is different in case of Indian citizen, NRI or a foreign citizen and a child can be adopted by any of the three.
• Irrespective of their gender or marital status, any person is eligible to adopt.
• Provided that a couple is adopting a child, they should have completed two years of stable marriage and both should agree for the adoption.
• 25 years should be the minimum age difference between the child and the adoptive parents.
WHEN CAN A CHILD BE ELIGIBLE TO BE ADOPTED?
• Any orphan, surrendered or abandoned child is legally declared free for adoption by the child welfare committee as per the guidelines of the Central Government of India.
• A child without a legal parent or a guardian or the parents are not capable of taking care of the child anymore is said to be an orphan.
• When a child is deserted or unaccompanied by parents or a guardian and the child welfare committee has declared the child to be abandoned, a child is considered to be abandoned.
• Renounce on account of physical, social and emotional factors that are beyond the control of parents or the guardian is called a surrendered child as declared by the child welfare committee.
• In case of adoption, a child requires to be “legally free”. A child is considered to be legally free if even after trying their level best the police fails to find the true parent or guardian of the child.
WHAT ARE THE NORMAL CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED BY PARENTS?
• The adoptive parents need to be mentally, physically and emotionally stable.
• The adoptive parents should be financially stable.
• The adoptive parents should not be suffering from any life- threatening diseases.
• Apart from cases of special needs children, couples with three or more kids are not allowed for adoption.
• A single female is allowed to adopt a child of any gender but a single male is not allowed to adopt a girl child.
• The maximum age limit of a single parents should be 55 years.
Children's access to mental health services in Vermont depends on insurance eligibility and funding. Funding comes from federal grants and Medicaid, with agencies relying heavily on Medicaid reimbursements. The timeline for receiving services involves assessments, meetings, and individualized plans. Children may qualify for subsidized insurance like Dr. Dinosaur or Katie Beckett Medicaid depending on their needs and family income. Lack of access to services can negatively impact children, families, communities, and policymakers. Social workers should advocate for policies that support early intervention and reimburse agencies to improve outcomes.
This document outlines Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services policy on placement changes for children in foster care. It seeks to minimize placement moves and only allow moves for permanency, sibling placement, or safety/well-being concerns. It requires notification to courts, schools, service providers, and placement resources within timeframes when moves occur. The procedures describe conducting home visits, notifying relevant parties, ensuring educational stability, and documenting all efforts surrounding placement changes.
The Georgia Child Welfare Legal Academy hosted The Honorable J. Russell Jackson and The Honorable John Sumner who presented their findings and recommendations for Children in Need of Services.
David Bolt explains the Georgia Families 360 health care plan administered by Amerigroup for children in foster care. His presentation explores applying for coverage, the role of plan coordinator, accessing services, and more.
3.12 voluntary surrender of parental rghtsscreaminc
This document outlines policies and procedures for voluntary surrenders of parental rights in Georgia. It states that the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) must: 1) only accept voluntary surrenders when adoption is the permanency plan; 2) involve all parents in planning; and 3) execute valid voluntary surrenders using the correct forms. It also provides details on the rights of parents to withdraw surrenders within 10 days and for children to petition to reinstate parental rights after 3 years if not adopted. Social services case managers must follow specific procedures when facilitating voluntary surrenders.
The document discusses four family preservation programs administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources: Early Intervention/Preventive Services, Parent Aide Services, Prevention of Unnecessary Placement (PUP), and Homestead programs. The programs are designed to provide services to families at risk of child abuse or neglect, including parenting education, counseling, emergency assistance, and intensive in-home support. Eligibility for the programs varies depending on whether a family has an open child protective services case. The goal of the programs is to strengthen families in need and prevent foster care placement whenever possible.
The document describes several family preservation programs in Georgia: Early Intervention/Preventive Services provides voluntary support to prevent issues from escalating to require CPS intervention; Parent Aide provides in-home parenting education for families with open CPS cases; Prevention of Unnecessary Placement offers emergency assistance; and Homestead provides intensive in-home counseling for families in crisis. The programs aim to strengthen families and ensure child safety, but out-of-home placement is necessary if risks cannot be managed in the home.
This document is a child support order from the District Court of Maine. It orders the defendant, [name redacted], to pay $113.90 per week in child support to the plaintiff, [name redacted], for their child, [name redacted], born in 2000. The order also specifies that health insurance and uninsured medical costs are to be shared based on the parties' incomes. Failure to report address or employment changes within 15 days is a civil violation subject to a $200 fine. The order is incorporated into the court docket.
The document provides information for graduate medical residents on various benefits and resources available to them, including health insurance, paid time off, parking, and contact information for the Graduate Medical Education Office which oversees these programs. It details health insurance coverage through the University's courtesy care program as well as a supplemental Blue Cross Blue Shield plan. Stipend amounts are listed based on years of training. Resources like dental, vision, pharmacy and prescription benefits are outlined.
This document provides a 6 step action plan for Paulding County residents to apply for public and private assistance. Step 1 explains how to apply for various public assistance programs through the Department of Family and Children Services and local health departments. Step 2 discusses contacting creditors and utility companies for payment arrangements or assistance. Step 3 covers healthcare and prescription coverage options. Step 4 lists food and clothing assistance resources. Step 5 recommends contacting United Way 211 for additional resources. Step 6 encourages taking time for fun and relaxation.
This document provides information and resources for residents of Douglas County seeking assistance. It outlines 5 steps to find public assistance programs, address bills and expenses, access healthcare and prescription coverage, obtain food assistance, and locate additional resources by calling 211. Contact information is given for agencies that can help with temporary financial assistance, food stamps, childcare assistance, healthcare for children, and more.
The document provides information about the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada's Child Care Development Fund program. It outlines eligibility requirements, types of child care assistance available, and reimbursement processes. Parents must meet income guidelines, work, attend job training or school. Assistance is based on family size and income. The program helps pay for child care at licensed centers and approved home providers.
The document provides information about the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada's Child Care Development Fund program. It is intended to help Native American families pay for childcare. To qualify, parents must work, attend school or job training. The program helps pay licensed childcare centers, family homes, and grandparents. It reimburses providers based on sign-in sheets submitted by parents within deadlines each month.
Thirteen states have enacted laws that allow people with drug
felony convictions to receive TANF: Kansas, Maine, Michigan,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, & Wyoming.
The document summarizes key sections of a reproductive health bill in the Philippines. It outlines sections that require family planning supplies to be included in government purchases, mandate age-appropriate reproductive health education in schools, and define employer responsibilities to provide health services. It also prohibits providing incorrect information about reproductive health programs and services, requires patient consent without marital consent for procedures, and establishes penalties for violations including imprisonment and fines.
Fpbp 5 i wrap around services authorization instructionsscreaminc
This document outlines procedures for initiating and providing wrap-around services for children in foster care. It discusses:
1) The decision to initiate services will be based on a comprehensive assessment and identifying service needs within 15 days.
2) Providers must contact the family within 2 days of receiving the referral, provide documentation of services monthly, and notify the county if unable to provide services within 5 days.
3) Case managers are responsible for sending case information to providers within 5 days and forwarding invoices to accounting for payment by the 10th of each month.
Cps 188 cps investigation supervisory case review guidescreaminc
This document outlines a review guide for Child Protective Services investigations with 18 questions to evaluate different aspects of a case, including intake, initial assessment, safety assessment, and HIPAA compliance. It indicates whether each item was completed correctly and provides space for comments. The reviewer determines if the case record and management appear appropriate or need attention, and if immediate attention is required for child safety concerns.
The document discusses the use of requests to admit in civil discovery under Section 9-11-36 of the Georgia Code. Requests to admit involve asking the other party to admit or deny statements of fact or opinions to help prove a point in the case. If a party denies a request but cannot support their denial, the requesting party can file a motion and the court may order the matter admitted or require an amended answer. A party can also recover expenses including attorney's fees if they prove the matter denied in a request. Admissions are conclusively established unless withdrawn or amended by the court, which requires showing such change will help the merits and not prejudice the requesting party.
Achieving permanency for foster children through concurrent planning. Guides outline case planning that includes reunification for families and steps leading to adoption when reunification is not an option.
A child care subsidy is a monthly payment provided by the Saskatchewan government to help families pay for licensed child care. Subsidies are paid directly to child care facilities and vary based on family income, with lower income families receiving higher subsidies. To qualify for a subsidy, families must have lawful custody of a child under 13 receiving care at a licensed facility, be residents of Saskatchewan, and have a valid reason for care such as employment, education, or medical needs. The amount of the subsidy is determined by considering income, family size, the child's age, location of the facility, and the actual fees charged.
The role of judiciary & the legal procedure in an adoption case by dr alka mu...alka mukherjee
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the nodal agency to monitor and regulate in-country and intra-country adoption and is a part of Ministry of Women and child care.
Following are the certain essential conditions in order to be eligible to adopt a child:
• The procedure for adoption is different in case of Indian citizen, NRI or a foreign citizen and a child can be adopted by any of the three.
• Irrespective of their gender or marital status, any person is eligible to adopt.
• Provided that a couple is adopting a child, they should have completed two years of stable marriage and both should agree for the adoption.
• 25 years should be the minimum age difference between the child and the adoptive parents.
WHEN CAN A CHILD BE ELIGIBLE TO BE ADOPTED?
• Any orphan, surrendered or abandoned child is legally declared free for adoption by the child welfare committee as per the guidelines of the Central Government of India.
• A child without a legal parent or a guardian or the parents are not capable of taking care of the child anymore is said to be an orphan.
• When a child is deserted or unaccompanied by parents or a guardian and the child welfare committee has declared the child to be abandoned, a child is considered to be abandoned.
• Renounce on account of physical, social and emotional factors that are beyond the control of parents or the guardian is called a surrendered child as declared by the child welfare committee.
• In case of adoption, a child requires to be “legally free”. A child is considered to be legally free if even after trying their level best the police fails to find the true parent or guardian of the child.
WHAT ARE THE NORMAL CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED BY PARENTS?
• The adoptive parents need to be mentally, physically and emotionally stable.
• The adoptive parents should be financially stable.
• The adoptive parents should not be suffering from any life- threatening diseases.
• Apart from cases of special needs children, couples with three or more kids are not allowed for adoption.
• A single female is allowed to adopt a child of any gender but a single male is not allowed to adopt a girl child.
• The maximum age limit of a single parents should be 55 years.
Children's access to mental health services in Vermont depends on insurance eligibility and funding. Funding comes from federal grants and Medicaid, with agencies relying heavily on Medicaid reimbursements. The timeline for receiving services involves assessments, meetings, and individualized plans. Children may qualify for subsidized insurance like Dr. Dinosaur or Katie Beckett Medicaid depending on their needs and family income. Lack of access to services can negatively impact children, families, communities, and policymakers. Social workers should advocate for policies that support early intervention and reimburse agencies to improve outcomes.
This document outlines Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services policy on placement changes for children in foster care. It seeks to minimize placement moves and only allow moves for permanency, sibling placement, or safety/well-being concerns. It requires notification to courts, schools, service providers, and placement resources within timeframes when moves occur. The procedures describe conducting home visits, notifying relevant parties, ensuring educational stability, and documenting all efforts surrounding placement changes.
The Georgia Child Welfare Legal Academy hosted The Honorable J. Russell Jackson and The Honorable John Sumner who presented their findings and recommendations for Children in Need of Services.
David Bolt explains the Georgia Families 360 health care plan administered by Amerigroup for children in foster care. His presentation explores applying for coverage, the role of plan coordinator, accessing services, and more.
3.12 voluntary surrender of parental rghtsscreaminc
This document outlines policies and procedures for voluntary surrenders of parental rights in Georgia. It states that the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) must: 1) only accept voluntary surrenders when adoption is the permanency plan; 2) involve all parents in planning; and 3) execute valid voluntary surrenders using the correct forms. It also provides details on the rights of parents to withdraw surrenders within 10 days and for children to petition to reinstate parental rights after 3 years if not adopted. Social services case managers must follow specific procedures when facilitating voluntary surrenders.
The document discusses four family preservation programs administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources: Early Intervention/Preventive Services, Parent Aide Services, Prevention of Unnecessary Placement (PUP), and Homestead programs. The programs are designed to provide services to families at risk of child abuse or neglect, including parenting education, counseling, emergency assistance, and intensive in-home support. Eligibility for the programs varies depending on whether a family has an open child protective services case. The goal of the programs is to strengthen families in need and prevent foster care placement whenever possible.
The document describes several family preservation programs in Georgia: Early Intervention/Preventive Services provides voluntary support to prevent issues from escalating to require CPS intervention; Parent Aide provides in-home parenting education for families with open CPS cases; Prevention of Unnecessary Placement offers emergency assistance; and Homestead provides intensive in-home counseling for families in crisis. The programs aim to strengthen families and ensure child safety, but out-of-home placement is necessary if risks cannot be managed in the home.
This document is a child support order from the District Court of Maine. It orders the defendant, [name redacted], to pay $113.90 per week in child support to the plaintiff, [name redacted], for their child, [name redacted], born in 2000. The order also specifies that health insurance and uninsured medical costs are to be shared based on the parties' incomes. Failure to report address or employment changes within 15 days is a civil violation subject to a $200 fine. The order is incorporated into the court docket.
The document provides information for graduate medical residents on various benefits and resources available to them, including health insurance, paid time off, parking, and contact information for the Graduate Medical Education Office which oversees these programs. It details health insurance coverage through the University's courtesy care program as well as a supplemental Blue Cross Blue Shield plan. Stipend amounts are listed based on years of training. Resources like dental, vision, pharmacy and prescription benefits are outlined.
This document provides a 6 step action plan for Paulding County residents to apply for public and private assistance. Step 1 explains how to apply for various public assistance programs through the Department of Family and Children Services and local health departments. Step 2 discusses contacting creditors and utility companies for payment arrangements or assistance. Step 3 covers healthcare and prescription coverage options. Step 4 lists food and clothing assistance resources. Step 5 recommends contacting United Way 211 for additional resources. Step 6 encourages taking time for fun and relaxation.
This document provides information and resources for residents of Douglas County seeking assistance. It outlines 5 steps to find public assistance programs, address bills and expenses, access healthcare and prescription coverage, obtain food assistance, and locate additional resources by calling 211. Contact information is given for agencies that can help with temporary financial assistance, food stamps, childcare assistance, healthcare for children, and more.
The document provides information about the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada's Child Care Development Fund program. It outlines eligibility requirements, types of child care assistance available, and reimbursement processes. Parents must meet income guidelines, work, attend job training or school. Assistance is based on family size and income. The program helps pay for child care at licensed centers and approved home providers.
The document provides information about the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada's Child Care Development Fund program. It is intended to help Native American families pay for childcare. To qualify, parents must work, attend school or job training. The program helps pay licensed childcare centers, family homes, and grandparents. It reimburses providers based on sign-in sheets submitted by parents within deadlines each month.
Thirteen states have enacted laws that allow people with drug
felony convictions to receive TANF: Kansas, Maine, Michigan,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, & Wyoming.
The document summarizes key sections of a reproductive health bill in the Philippines. It outlines sections that require family planning supplies to be included in government purchases, mandate age-appropriate reproductive health education in schools, and define employer responsibilities to provide health services. It also prohibits providing incorrect information about reproductive health programs and services, requires patient consent without marital consent for procedures, and establishes penalties for violations including imprisonment and fines.
Fpbp 5 i wrap around services authorization instructionsscreaminc
This document outlines procedures for initiating and providing wrap-around services for children in foster care. It discusses:
1) The decision to initiate services will be based on a comprehensive assessment and identifying service needs within 15 days.
2) Providers must contact the family within 2 days of receiving the referral, provide documentation of services monthly, and notify the county if unable to provide services within 5 days.
3) Case managers are responsible for sending case information to providers within 5 days and forwarding invoices to accounting for payment by the 10th of each month.
Cps 188 cps investigation supervisory case review guidescreaminc
This document outlines a review guide for Child Protective Services investigations with 18 questions to evaluate different aspects of a case, including intake, initial assessment, safety assessment, and HIPAA compliance. It indicates whether each item was completed correctly and provides space for comments. The reviewer determines if the case record and management appear appropriate or need attention, and if immediate attention is required for child safety concerns.
The document discusses the use of requests to admit in civil discovery under Section 9-11-36 of the Georgia Code. Requests to admit involve asking the other party to admit or deny statements of fact or opinions to help prove a point in the case. If a party denies a request but cannot support their denial, the requesting party can file a motion and the court may order the matter admitted or require an amended answer. A party can also recover expenses including attorney's fees if they prove the matter denied in a request. Admissions are conclusively established unless withdrawn or amended by the court, which requires showing such change will help the merits and not prejudice the requesting party.
Cps 460 i risk re-assessment instructionsscreaminc
The document provides instructions for completing a risk reassessment scale used to evaluate cases of abuse and neglect. It explains that reassessments are done periodically to ensure risk levels and family service needs are reevaluated. The case manager uses the reassessment to guide decisions about continuing or closing a case. Scoring is based on the status of the case since the last assessment. The total score determines the risk level. Policy overrides can increase the risk level to high if certain conditions are met. The reassessment evaluates changes in family risk levels due to provision of services.
American bar association child law practicescreaminc
This article discusses the importance of legal representation for parents in child welfare cases and identifies ongoing challenges to ensuring the right to counsel. Key points:
- Parent representation is crucial to protect parental rights and prevent unnecessary foster care placements, but barriers remain across states.
- While most states provide counsel by statute, some still do not guarantee representation or provide it in a timely manner. Remedies when counsel is denied are also limited.
- Even when appointed, parents' attorneys often face systemic issues like low pay, high caseloads, and lack of support that hinder effective advocacy.
- To strengthen the right to counsel, the article recommends pursuing a federal statutory right, assessing and reforming state systems
The document discusses safety plans in child protective services investigations. It defines a safety plan as identifying controls to ensure a child's immediate safety by addressing factors from a safety assessment. A safety plan is required for substantiated reports and some unsubstantiated cases. It describes safety plans as temporary measures until a case plan is developed. The document outlines requirements for completing a safety plan using Form 455B, including involving parents to develop detailed steps for each identified safety factor. It emphasizes making parents part of the safety planning process so they agree with and will follow the plan.
The document summarizes child welfare initiatives in Georgia, including:
1) Efforts by the Georgia Court Improvement Project (CIP) to improve legal representation through standards for parent and child attorneys, legal trainings, and a method for quality assurance.
2) Data collection on safety and permanency measures by the CIP and publishing the data online.
3) CIP projects like summits around the state, a "Cold Case Project" reviewing long-term foster care cases, and a legal training academy for attorneys.
4) Collaboration between the CIP and state agency on issues like improving permanency and addressing barriers to achieving permanency.
This document defines key terms used in child protective services administration. It defines abandonment, assessment, battered child, battered child syndrome, caretaker, case determination, child, child abuse, contributing factors, control, corporal punishment, credible information, critical thinking, deprived child, discipline, early intervention services, emotional (psychological) deprivation, factitious disorder by proxy, family plan, family plan goals, family plan steps, family violence, failure to thrive syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, foreseeable future, homestead services, immediate, information and referral, judgment, lack of supervision, maltreatment, mandated reporter, medical neglect, monitoring, neglect, parent aide services, physical abuse, physical injury, preponderance of evidence
This document contains the Uniform Rules for Juvenile Courts in the State of Georgia. It outlines rules related to court officers and personnel, court records, commencement of proceedings, filing petitions, discovery and motions, detention hearings, bond hearings, arraignment hearings, adjudicatory hearings, dispositional hearings, juvenile traffic offenses, and courts of inquiry. The document is divided into 15 sections covering various procedural and administrative aspects of juvenile courts in Georgia.
The Division of Child Support Services provides child support services in intergovernmental cases according to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. It extends services to any state, foreign country, or individual upon receiving a UIFSA petition or intergovernmental transmittal. DCSS responds to inquiries and receives and distributes incoming intergovernmental Title IV-D cases to the appropriate office, giving full faith and credit to administrative and court orders from foreign jurisdictions as required by law.
This document outlines requirements and procedures for developing and updating a Written Transitional Living Plan (WTLP) for youth in foster care in Georgia. It discusses:
1. When a WTLP must be developed or updated, including for youth entering foster care at age 14-17, reaching age 14, transitioning to Extended Youth Support Services at age 18, or having additional needs identified.
2. What must be included in the WTLP, such as goals for independent living, anticipated discharge from care, and services to assist transition from care.
3. The process for developing and updating the WTLP, which involves engaging the youth and support system in a meeting to identify goals and assess needs, documenting the plan
The document provides instructions for completing a risk assessment of abuse and neglect. It explains that the risk assessment identifies families with high, moderate, or low risk of continuing to abuse or neglect children. By completing the assessment, the case worker obtains an objective appraisal of the likelihood a family will maltreat children in the next 18-24 months. The risk level is determined by scoring scales for abuse and neglect and taking the highest score. The assessment is used to determine if a case should remain open or be closed, as well as contact requirements.
Objection to petition to terminate guardianship of minor, adult, conservators...screaminc
This document is an objection filed in probate court to a petition to terminate a guardianship or conservatorship. It was filed by an objecting party who is related to the minor or knows the minor. The objecting party claims to be a guardian, conservator, parent, or other. They object to the termination petition for reasons listed, requesting the court deny the termination petition.
This document summarizes Georgia statutes regarding child custody proceedings. It outlines requirements for parenting plans, factors for judges to consider in determining child custody, rights of children over age 14 to select the custodial parent, review of visitation rights, retention of jurisdiction by courts, and payment of attorney's fees. The statutes aim to promote the best interests and welfare of the child in custody determinations.
The checklist provides guidance for guardians of wards on important responsibilities such as obtaining letters of guardianship, gathering information about the ward's finances and benefits, scheduling medical appointments, maintaining records of the ward's health and residence, and submitting annual reports to the probate court. It outlines tasks for learning the ward's medical diagnoses and treatment plans, assessing their living situation and needs, and consulting with other parties involved in the ward's care.
This document is the second edition of a handbook published by the Judicial Council of California and Administrative Office of the Courts to provide guidance for attorneys representing children and parents in dependency cases. It contains checklists and discussions of key issues for various dependency hearings, as well as fact sheets on topics like adoption, education rights, and relative placements. The handbook is intended to help attorneys efficiently prepare for and participate in dependency proceedings.
The document provides information for fathers seeking to legitimate a child born out of wedlock in Henry County, Georgia. It explains that legitimation establishes the father's legal rights and responsibilities to the child. The packet details the legitimation process, including forms needed, where to file, potential costs, serving notice to the mother and any other necessary parties, and attending mandatory mediation if the case is contested. The length of the process depends on factors such as whether publication or personal service of the mother is required, and if custody is also being sought.
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This document contains Georgia statutes related to appellate procedures and certiorari. It includes sample forms for notices of appeal and cross appeal for both civil and criminal cases. It also provides the grounds for dismissal of an appeal, such as failure to file notice of appeal on time or if the questions presented have become moot. The statutes allow courts to order amendments to correct errors or omissions to perfect the appeal. They also state that failure to perfect service shall not affect the validity of certiorari proceedings, only be grounds for continuance.
1. The Division of Family and Children Services is required to review custodial placements of children with relatives, non-relatives, or out-of-state custodians every 12-36 months depending on the custodian.
2. The reviews involve home visits, interviews with the child and custodian, and contacting collaterals. If the custodian cannot be located, diligent efforts to locate them are required.
3. A report is submitted to the juvenile court summarizing whether the custodian remains qualified to care for the child based on the child's safety, well-being and permanency.
This bill directs the Department of Social Services to create a single integrated license for day care centers serving children from birth to kindergarten. It aims to improve quality of care, promote continuity for children, and increase efficiency by eliminating duplicate paperwork and inspections for centers serving both infants and preschoolers. The bill requires regulations be adopted by 2018 to implement the new licensing structure, which would group children by developmental level and transition them appropriately. It also extends the optional toddler program to children up to age 3 and repeals references to the program once the integrated license takes effect in 2018.
1. The document provides procedures for the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) when a child in their custody goes missing or runs away. This includes filing a missing person report, notifying authorities, conducting searches, and documenting efforts to locate the child.
2. If a child runs away, DFCS must file a runaway report with the juvenile court within two business days and continue search efforts until the child is found or custody is terminated.
3. The document outlines interview procedures and notifications required when a missing child is located, such as deactivating alerts, notifying authorities, and conducting medical examinations.
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1) The document outlines procedures for Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services to comply with Regulation 7 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, which allows for expedited placement decisions when a child is placed across state lines.
2) When Georgia is the receiving state, the state ICPC administrator reviews requests within 1 day and county staff complete home studies within 20 days to allow for expedited placement decisions in less than 3 weeks.
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The document outlines federal and state requirements for case reviews and permanency plan hearings for children in foster care. It states that:
1. A review of each child's status must be conducted at least every 6 months, either by a court or administrative review, to determine safety, compliance with plans, progress alleviating issues, and projected reunification dates.
2. Permanency plan hearings must be held within certain timeframes depending on the child's age, such as within 30 days of a non-reunification plan or within 9 months for children under 7.
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1) Annual reviews of a child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) must occur at least once a year to assess progress and determine if the plan remains suitable.
2) The review meeting involves the child, parents, school, local authority, and other professionals to evaluate outcomes, set new targets, and consider any changes needed to the EHCP.
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The document discusses new initiatives at the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) to improve outcomes for children and families. It describes a Provider-G meeting process to collaborate with providers on hypotheses and data analysis. It also outlines a Performance-Based Permanency Initiative that provides incentives to agencies who help children in their care achieve permanency within set timelines, and a shift to Performance-Based Contracting with providers to emphasize outcomes over process.
The Foundling Recognition and Protection Act establishes a national authority to uphold the best interests of foundlings (children abandoned or whose parents are unknown). It defines foundlings as children under 30 days old. It requires finders to report foundlings to local authorities within 48 hours. It also requires local agencies to diligently search for parents, provide care, and register foundlings. It establishes penalties for falsifying foundling documents to prevent crimes like trafficking.
1. Effective October 1st, 2012, Michigan's Department of Human Services (DHS) will require full-time school attendance by children ages 6 through 16 in families receiving Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits in order for the entire family to remain eligible.
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3. To regain eligibility after termination, the student must attend school full-time for 21 consecutive days and attendance must be verified before benefits will resume.
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The document provides information about the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program. It discusses the purpose of CCDF, which is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care services. It outlines eligibility requirements for the program and explains the types of child care services available through CCDF, including tribal child care centers and certificate programs. The document also covers enrollment procedures, required documentation, reimbursement processes, procedures for changing providers, and redetermination requirements.
The Central Government notified the Guidelines issued by the Central Adoption Resource Authority to provide for the regulation of adoption of orphaned, abandoned or surrendered children.
This document provides information about the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program. It discusses the purpose of CCDF to increase availability, affordability, and quality of child care services. It outlines eligibility requirements for the program and required documentation. It also describes the enrollment process, including redetermination periods, and responsibilities of parents/guardians and child care providers under the program. Sign-in/out sheets are a key part of the reimbursement process for child care providers.
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Prevent Child Abuse NC, NC Child, and The Duke Endowment partnered to host a kickoff informational session for the Family First Prevention Services Act ( FFPSA). This was an opportunity for child welfare stakeholders to learn, ask questions and engage in the planning process of this important legislation.
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The document outlines key provisions of the Republic Act No. 11642, also known as the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act. Some of the main points include:
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- The NACC will ensure adoption and alternative child care processes are simple, expeditious and inexpensive while prioritizing the best interests of the child.
- It allows for simpler domestic administrative adoption proceedings and streamlines alternative child care services.
- Counseling services must be provided to biological parents, prospective adoptive parents, and adopted children.
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This brief was submitted by the Georgia First Amendment Foundation as an amicus curiae in support of reversing the lower court's ruling. It argues that (1) personnel records, like Deputy Glisson's file, must be disclosed under the open records act and are not exempt just because they relate to a pending investigation, and (2) 911 tapes should be treated like initial police reports which are disclosable regardless of any investigation under the law. The brief provides background on the case, outlines the legal arguments, and urges the Supreme Court to reverse to ensure transparency as intended by the open records act.
This document provides tips and procedures for appealing deprivations and terminations of parental rights. It discusses the importance of preserving the trial record for appeal purposes. It outlines five tips for a clean trial record including pre-trial motions, clear objections, proffering excluded evidence, preserving miscellaneous issues, and reviewing the final order. The document then discusses filing a motion for a new trial within time limits and possible grounds. It provides an overview of the appeal process for deprivations and terminations, including requirements for briefs and case law that may be helpful.
This document is a bill being considered by the Georgia legislature to reform the state's juvenile justice system. It proposes substantial revisions to Title 15 of Georgia law relating to juvenile court proceedings. The bill aims to modernize provisions around dependency, delinquency, and children in need of services cases. It seeks to protect communities, impose accountability, provide treatment and rehabilitation, and equip juvenile offenders to live responsibly. If passed, the bill would enact comprehensive juvenile justice reforms recommended by the governor's council.
The document discusses adolescent brain development and its implications for foster youth transitioning to adulthood. It notes that adolescence is a critical period for brain growth, especially in areas related to decision making and impulse control. During this time, youth can overcome past trauma and gain skills to become independent adults. Extended foster care can provide support during this critical time by allowing youth to practice adult skills with supportive adults, as children in intact families do. Keeping youth in foster care until age 21 better equips them for adulthood by capitalizing on the developmental opportunities in adolescence to recover from trauma and become self-sufficient.
This document provides tips and procedures for appealing deprivations and terminations of parental rights. It discusses the importance of preserving the trial record for appeal purposes. It outlines five tips for a clean trial record including pre-trial motions, clear objections, proffering excluded evidence, preserving miscellaneous issues, and reviewing the final order. The document then discusses filing a motion for a new trial within time limits and possible grounds. It provides an overview of the appeal process for deprivations and terminations, including requirements for briefs and case law that may be helpful.
This Supreme Court of Georgia case involves Veasa Bun appealing his convictions of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of a sheriff's deputy. Bun received a sentence of life without parole plus 70 additional years. He argued this sentence constituted cruel and unusual punishment as a juvenile. The court affirmed the sentence, finding the evidence supported the convictions and precedent has established that life without parole sentences for juveniles can be constitutional. The court also rejected Bun's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.
This document outlines the procedures and legal standards for deprivation proceedings in juvenile court in Georgia. It discusses pleading requirements, service of petitions, parties to the proceedings, appointment of guardians, the right to counsel, recordation requirements, preliminary protective custody, detention hearings, adjudicatory hearings, and the clear and convincing evidence standard required to prove deprivation.
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The Record of Reports form is used to document the dates and dispositions of reports received by a department. It should be attached to the inside cover of case records. Information recorded includes the report date, county received, intake decision, investigation decision if assigned, and screen prints filed. Guidelines provide instructions on completing the form for new or existing case files.
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Georgia law requires certain individuals to report suspected child abuse to child protective services or law enforcement. These mandated reporters include medical professionals, teachers, counselors, and law enforcement. Reports must include the child and parents' names and addresses, the child's age, and the nature and extent of any injuries. Individuals who make reports in good faith are immune from civil or criminal liability. Failure to report suspected abuse is a misdemeanor. Child abuse reports are confidential unless part of a criminal or civil court proceeding or for legitimate research purposes.
The document provides instructions for how to write an annotated bibliography. It states that each annotation should include at least two sentences summarizing the source, two sentences assessing the source, and two sentences reflecting on how the source fits into the research. Annotations should be in paragraph form and fit on no more than two annotations per page. It also provides an example annotation and discusses formatting guidelines.
1. CODES/REFERENCES
O.C.G.A § Section 15-11-190
O.C.G.A § Section 15-11-191
REQUIREMENTS
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) shall initiate a Comprehensive Child
and Family Assessment (CCFA) for each child entering care via a referral to an approved
provider within one business day of the Preliminary Protective Hearing. The CCFA shall
comply with the standards as described at http://dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/support-services-
program.
DFCS shall utilize DFCS staff or a state approved/contracted provider to complete the
CCFA.
DFCS shall collaborate with the Amerigroup Care Coordination Team (CCT) to ensure each
child entering foster care receives a Health Check within 10 calendar days of entering foster
care even if they have been seen by a doctor in the recent past. The Health Check must be
completed by a licensed medical provider and the dental examination must be completed by
a licensed dentist (See policy 10.11 Foster Care: Medical, Dental, and Developmental
Needs).
DFCS shall collaborate with the Amerigroup Care Coordination Team (CCT) to ensure each
CCFA includes a Trauma Assessment for each child five years of age and older.
As directed by the court, DFCS shall complete a social study concerning a child that has
been adjudicated as a dependent child. Each social study shall include, but not be limited to
a factual discussion of each of the following subjects:
1. What plan, if any, for the return of the child to his or her parent and for achieving
legal permanency for such child if efforts to reunify fail;
2. Whether the best interests of the child will be served by granting reasonable visitation
rights to his or her other relatives in order to maintain and strengthen the child’s
family relationships;
3. Whether the child has siblings under the court’s jurisdiction, and if so:
a. The nature of the relationship between such child and his or her siblings;
b. Whether the siblings were raised together in the same home, and whether the
siblings have shared significant common experiences or have existing close
and strong bonds;
c. Whether the child expresses a desire to visit or live with his or her siblings and
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GEORGIA DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
CHILD WELFARE POLICY MANUAL
Chapter: (10) Foster Care
Effective
Date:
August 2014Policy
Title:
Comprehensive Child and Family
Assessment (CCFA)
Policy
Number:
10.10
Previous
Policy #:
1006.1
2. whether ongoing contact is in such child’s best interest;
d. The appropriateness of developing or maintaining sibling relationships;
e. If siblings are not placed together in the same home, why the siblings are not
placed together and what efforts are being made to place siblings together or
why those efforts are not appropriate;
f. If siblings are not placed together, the frequency and nature of the visits
between siblings;
g. The impact of the sibling relationship on the child’s placement and planning for
legal permanence;
4. The appropriateness of any placement with a relative of the child;
5. Whether a caregiver desires and is willing to provide legal permanency if reunification
is unsuccessful.
NOTE: If thoroughly completed, the CCFA may be submitted to the court to meet the social
study requirement and shall include all the outlined components.
DFCS shall terminate the CCFA if a child returns home at the 10 day Adjudicatory Hearing.
The provider will be reimbursed for each completed portion of the CCFA submitted within
10 calendar days of the cancellation.
DFCS and/or the CCFA provider shall attempt to engage all family/household members in
the CCFA process.
DFCS shall require providers to submit the completed CCFA to DFCS no later than 25
calendar days of the referral.
DFCS shall initiate the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application process on behalf of
any child whose CCFA indicates the presence of mental or physical disabilities within five
business days of receiving the CCFA.
PROCEDURES
The Social Services Case Manager (SSCM) will:
1. Determine if the family and/or child have received any type of formal assessments
within the last 12 months (e.g., medical, social, educational, family psychological,
etc.). If so, determine which CCFA components will need to be completed during the
current placement episode. The assessor must collect the past records and reports,
assemble the information, and incorporate it into the CCFA.
2. Determine if the CCFA will be completed by the SSCM or an approved provider. If the
latter, select a state approved provider.
3. Select a provider from the approved provider directory available at
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/fostercare and record the name of the provider on the
Needs and Outcome page in Georgia SHINES, the Statewide Automated Child
Welfare Information System.
4. Complete the Service Authorization Detail page in Georgia SHINES and submit the
referral to the selected provider within one business day of the Preliminary Protective
Hearing if the child remains in DFCS custody.
5. Notify the CCT of the referral to the CCFA provider within 24 hours of the Preliminary
Protective Hearing. The CCT will contact the DFCS Case Manager regarding
scheduling of medical/dental appointments and send the receipt of medical/dental
information for the assessment to the CCFA provider within 17 days.
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3. 6. Within 24 hours of the CCFA provider accepting the referral, provide written notice of
intent to complete the CCFA to the birth family and placement provider outlining the
family assessment process and introducing the selected provider.
7. Within two business days of the provider accepting the referral, make available for
review any background information on the child and parents. Obtain the appropriate
release of information prior to releasing protected health information on the parents
(i.e., HIPAA). Allow the provider to review the record with the exception of the names
of any reporters.
NOTE: Only DFCS staff may copy documents from a case record.
8. Collaborate with the CCFA Provider and schedule a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
meeting as part of the CCFA within 25 calendar days of a child entering foster care.
Include representatives from at least three professional disciplines (e.g., public
health, mental health, and education) as well as the child, his/her parents, and their
informal support team.
9. Provide the parents written notice of the MDT at least five business days in advance
of the scheduled meeting date.
10.Participate in the MDT meeting
a. Ensure the FTM/MDT recommendations concerning the child’s placement
setting, permanency plan, and service needs (including those of the family
and/or caregiver) are clearly documented.
b. Select reasonable, achievable goals/objectives that address the specific
behaviors or conditions that must be corrected for the child to be safely
returned to the parent.
11.Within five business days of receiving the final CCFA report and billing invoice,
review the CCFA information for quality and accuracy.
a. If the CCFA is incomplete or of poor quality, immediately return it to the
provider with specific information about what must be improved or changed.
b. If the CCFA is complete and of acceptable quality, immediately approve the
invoice, submit to the supervisor for approval, then forward to regional
accounting for payment.
12.Make appropriate service referrals within five business days to address non-
emergency needs identified in the approved CCFA. Emergency needs require an
immediate service referral.
13.Initiate a home evaluation of any relative identified within the CCFA report as a
potential placement resource.
14.Submit a copy of the CCFA to the Juvenile Court within 30 days of a child entering
care along with the initial case plan.
If the SSCM (in lieu of a CCFA provider) completes a Family Assessment, the
assessment will include, but is not limited to, the following components:
a. Household Composition/Key Data
b. Prior Agency Involvement
c. Living Arrangements
d. General Financial Status and Employment History
e. Health of All Household Members
f. DHR Form 419, Background Information on State Agency Child
g. Marital Status
h. History of Criminal Activity (list existing or known information; a criminal
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4. records check is not required)
i. Education Status
j. Relationship between Parent and Child
k. Family and Community Resources
l. Family’s Strengths and Needs
m. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
The CCFA provider will:
1. Contact the applicable SSCM by fax or email within 48 hours of receiving the referral
to indicate whether or not the referral will be accepted or declined.
2. Make face-to-face contact with the birth family within two business days of accepting
the referral.
3. Collaborate with the CCT to obtain completed medical, dental, and trauma
assessment for inclusion in the completed CCFA report.
4. Provide written notice to the SSCM within five business days if unable to make the
required face-to-face contact within the designated time frame.
5. Engage all pertinent family members.
6. Explore all available sources of possible information about the family, including
making collateral contacts with individuals/agencies that know or have worked with
the family.
7. Observe family interactions, living conditions, behaviors, etc.
8. Review formal evaluations and treatment summaries (e.g., medical, psychological,
drug and alcohol assessments, etc.)
9. Attend court hearings, MDT and FTMs.
10.Submit completed sections of the CCFA within 10 calendar days of being notified of
the termination or cancellation of the CCFA.
11.Submit the completed CCFA within 25 days of the referral date.
12.Make additions/corrections to the CCFA recommended by DFCS.
If the CCFA is cancelled, the SSCM will:
1. Notify the provider (if applicable) and the CCT as soon as the decision is made to
cancel the CCFA. The initial notification may be made via telephone and followed by
written notification. The CCT must be notified via the Amerigroup GA families 360º
DFCS Form.
2. Include the date of cancellation in the written notification (i.e., date of the Adjudicatory
Hearing returning the child).
3. Document the verbal and written notification of cancellation in the Contact Detail in
Georgia SHINES. Indicate the full name of the person(s) notified.
PRACTICE GUIDANCE
DFCS has multiple strategies for assessing the initial well-being of children entering foster
care and providing follow-up to ensure identified needs are addressed timely and
appropriately. Serious needs may require ongoing treatment long after the child returns
home or to another permanent living arrangement. The SSCM must engage
parents/caregivers at the time of removal, and each subsequent contact, to obtain a
complete picture of each child’s needs. The SSCM must be knowledgeable and resourceful
in utilizing and developing resources to enable children to achieve the highest level of
functioning possible. The CCFA is initiated following the Preliminary Protective Hearing, if a
child remains in DFCS custody. If the Preliminary Protective Hearing is continued, the CCFA
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5. will be initiated after the conclusion of the extended hearing. This is to avoid initiating a
CCFA before the court has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for the child to remain in
foster care until the Adjudicatory Hearing.
Gathering Information
Explore all sources of possible information about the family that will assist in conducting a
family assessment. It may require obtaining a signed Authorization for Release of
Information form. Some ways of obtaining information include:
1. Consulting with the previous Case Managers, Supervisor or other DFCS staff familiar
with the family
2. Reviewing past CPS and Foster Care history
3. Making collateral contacts with individuals/agencies that know or have worked with
the family
4. Observing family interactions, living conditions, behaviors, etc.
5. Accessing reports and records generated from other agencies and/or other
professionals
6. Reviewing formal evaluations and treatment summaries (e.g., medical, psychological,
drug and alcohol assessments, etc.)
7. Obtaining any other source of information pertinent to the assessment process.
Family Engagement
The child and his/her immediate and extended family should be engaged in the assessment
process to gather as complete a picture as possible of the family. Family-centered
approaches such as a FTM are effective ways to involve the family in assessment, planning
and decision-making around the needs of the child. The assessment information also assists
judges, CASAs, citizen panels, and other providers working with the child and family to gain
a better understanding of the:
1. Parental capacities and child vulnerabilities
2. Degree of parent-child attachment and the child’s sense of belonging
3. Child’s extended family as a potential resource for support and/or placement of the
child
4. Family’s history and/or patterns of behavior (e.g., prior CPS involvement or foster
care placements, past experience with handling crisis, problems with addiction,
criminal behavior, etc.)
5. Strengths and resources which the family can engage
6. Core needs of the family which, at a minimum, must be changed or corrected for the
child to be safely returned within a reasonable period of time
7. Challenges impacting the success of a reunification permanency plan
8. Identified medical, emotional, social, educational and placement-related needs of the
child
Georgia Families 360˚
On March 03, 2014, DFCS transitioned from a standard fee-for-service Medicaid program to a
statewide Medicaid Care Management Organization (CMO) through Amerigroup Georgia
Managed Care Company. The transition impacted children in DFCS custody and children
receiving AA as they became members of a new program called Georgia Families 360˚ which
is separate from Georgia Families, the general Medicaid program administered by the
Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Georgia Families 360˚ is designed to
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6. provide coordinated care across multiple services and focus on the physical, dental, and
behavioral needs of member children. The program is designed to ensure each member has
a medical and dental home, access to preventive care screenings, and timely assessments.
It also seeks to ensure medical providers adhere to clinical practice guidelines and
evidence-based medicine.
Amerigroup Care Coordination Teams (CCT) and Care Managers
Each Georgia Families 360˚ member is assigned to a regional Care Coordination Team with
a specified Care Manager. The CCT completes a Health Risk Screening (HRS) on youth in
care to identify medical and/or behavioral needs. They ensure each child is assigned to a
Primary Care Physician (PCP) and Primary Care Dentist so every child has a medical and
dental home. The CCT is responsible for coordinating the health components of the
Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment (CCFA), including the initial physical
examination, dental examination, and trauma assessment.
Care Managers are the primary partner of the SSCM for identifying and making referrals for
needed services. Care Managers ensure each youth has an individualized care plan that
addresses both physical and behavioral health needs. They work with community agencies
to ensure appropriate services are provided.
Any services not authorized by the CCT will not be paid for out of Medicaid. Therefore, it is
imperative that all medical/dental, behavioral health and developmental care be coordinated
with the CCT to avoid any uncovered expenses. See the COSTAR Manual Section 3001
Family Foster Care Programs an explanation of the “Unusual Medical/Dental” funding
source for children who are not Medicaid eligible or who receive a service not covered by
Medicaid. For youth covered by other forms of Medicaid (i.e., Fee-for-Service) or health
coverage, the SSCM should utilize known providers in the community and contact the
assigned Regional Well-Being Specialist for further support or assistance.
Amerigroup GA Families 360º DFCS Referral Form
DFCS communicates with Amerigroup, Rev Max, and DCH utilizing the Amerigroup GA
Families 360° DFCS Referral Form. It is the primary means for communicating information
about a member in Georgia Families 360˚. The Amerigroup GA Families 360° DFCS Referral
Form must be completed and sent to Amerigroup, Rev Max, and DCH within 24 hours of a
youth entering foster care. It should be completed thoroughly to include demographic
information, medical information, placement information, the identified CCFA provider and
other referrals (e.g., Babies Can’t Wait). The referral form is also used to report updates
such as placement changes, a youth exiting care, etc. If there is information not available at
the time of the initial referral to Amerigroup, submit an Amerigroup GA Families 360° DFCS
Referral Form (update) as soon as the information is obtained. Accurate and timely
communication with Amerigroup and Rev Max is vital to the Medicaid eligibility determination
and assignment of a CCT and service providers. Important decisions regarding the
assignment of primary care providers and referrals are made based upon the information
submitted on the referral form.
Health Check
The initial Health Check assists in identifying a child’s medical, developmental, and mental
health needs and ruling out medical conditions. (See policy 10.11 Foster Care: Medical,
Dental, and Developmental Needs)
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7. Children housed in Youth Detention Centers (YDC), not Regional Youth Detention Centers
(RYDC), are ineligible for Medicaid. Consequently, such children’s health services will be
provided by the YDC, including initial assessments required upon entering foster care. Once
the youth is released from YDC, the SSCM should update Georgia SHINES to reflect the
change in placement and submit an application to Rev Max for Medicaid eligibility
determination.
Trauma Assessments
Trauma can affect many aspects of a child’s life and may lead to secondary problems that
negatively impact safety, permanency, and well-being (e.g., peer relationships, problems in
school, health related problems).The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a
federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services, has informed state child
welfare agencies of the need to implement trauma-focused screening, assessment and
treatment for children in foster care. The emotional well-being of our children is of the utmost
importance and is directly correlated to their ongoing safety and success of permanency
plans. Children five years of age and over are referred for a comprehensive trauma
assessment after the completion of the medication evaluation and after the results of the
hearing and vision screening have been received. The trauma assessment identifies all
forms of traumatic events experienced directly or witnessed by a child to determine the best
type of treatment for that specific child. In addition to the trauma history, trauma-specific
evidence-based clinical tools assist in identifying the types and severity of symptoms the
child is experiencing. Examples of evidence-based, trauma-specific clinical tools include:
1. UCLA PTSD Index for DSM-IV
2. Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
3. Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children (TSCYC)
4. Child Sexual Behavior Inventory
The trauma assessment must provide recommendations and actions to be taken by DFCS to
coordinate services and meet a child’s needs. Behavioral health providers who conduct a
trauma assessment will provide a report which includes:
1. Trauma history, which informs the agency of information concerning any trauma the
child may have experienced or been exposed to, as well as how they have coped with
the trauma in the past and present
2. A standardized trauma screening tool
3. Summary and recommendations for treatment (if needed)
The inclusion of a trauma assessment as part of the CCFA does not mean there will not be
situations in which other specialized assessment (e.g., psychological evaluations, psycho-
sexual evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, substance
abuse assessments or psycho-educational evaluations) will be warranted. The decision to
refer a child for additional assessments must be made on a case-by-case basis in
coordination with the CCT after an overall assessment of the child’s needs has been
completed. If it is determined that a psychological evaluation is needed, prior authorization
must be obtained from the CCT in order for Medicaid to pay for it.
Relative Care Assessment (RCA)
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8. The CCFA may identify relatives that may be explored as placement or visitation resources.
With supervisory approval, a case manager may request a CCFA provider to complete the
RCA (See policy 10.5 Foster Care: Relative/Non-Relative Care Assessment). The provider
must follow the format and all procedures outlined in the Placement of a Child section of
Foster Care policy. The RCA must be requested as part of the CCFA in order to utilize the
CCFA funding source. Refer to the COSTAR Manual Section 3006 Support Services
manual for information regarding funding.
FORMS AND TOOLS
Amerigroup GA Families 360º DFCS Referral Form
Authorization for the Release of Information
COSTAR Manual Section 3001 Family Foster Care Programs
COSTAR Manual Section 3006 Support Services
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