7 Days or Less
How many business days does DFCS have to initiate Family Preservation Services after identifying the need?
7 business days
Who is responsible for initiating the case transfer staffing?
The sending SSCM
True or False: Transfer staffings are optional if the case record is complete.
False
Who must participate in a joint visit following a case transfer?
The sending SSCM, receiving SSCM, and the family
Within how many hours must transfer staffing be documented in Georgia SHINES?
Within 72 hours
Within how many business days must a transfer staffing occur when a case moves from Investigations to Family Preservation Services?
Five business days
Which roles are required to participate in a case transfer staffing at minimum?
Sending SSCM and SSS (or designee) and receiving SSCM and SSS (or designee)
What document must be reviewed to understand family relationships and history during transfer staffing?
The genogram
What is one purpose of the joint visit related to family engagement?
To introduce the receiving SSCM and explain roles and expectations
What two confidentiality forms must be verified and uploaded during the transfer process?
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Case Record Information Available to Parents/Guardians
After a case transfer staffing occurs, within how many business days must the case be fully prepared to ensure continuity of services for the family?
Within seven business days
Who is responsible for reviewing DFCS history and identifying gaps or clarification questions prior to the transfer staffing?
The receiving SSCM and SSS
What must be discussed regarding child safety during transfer staffing?
Present or impending danger threats, caregiver protective capacities, and safety plans
During a joint visit, what information must be verified with the caregiver?
Contact information, best communication methods, and children’s school information (if applicable)
What form is required when a case transfers to FPS and TCM services are provided?
Consent to Receive Targeted Case Management Services Form (Policy 19.18)
After a transfer staffing, within how many hours must the receiving SSCM be added as a secondary worker in Georgia SHINES?
Within 72 hours
If the sending SSCM is unavailable, who must attempt to contact the family and explain the change in case managers?
The sending SSS
Name two areas of family-level concerns that must be discussed during a transfer staffing.
Family tasks impacting safety
What has worked to keep children safe (exceptions)
Family strengths
(any two)
What must be discussed regarding services and safety during the joint visit?
Safety plan sufficiency
Need for modifications
Ongoing service engagement
Which policy governs the initiation of Family Preservation Services, often triggered after Investigations transfer?
Policy 8.1
A family relocates out of county. Within how many business days must the transfer process occur once DFCS becomes aware of the move?
Five business days
Who is responsible for modifying the Safety Plan with the family after the transfer?
The receiving SSCM
What permanency-related topics must be discussed when a child is in out-of-home care?
Permanency plan and barriers
Reasonable efforts
Court-ordered visitation
Placement stability
(any two)
Which supporting policy requires explaining and completing the Consent to Receive Targeted Case Management Services when transferring to FPS or Foster Care?
Policy 19.18
True or False: A delay in secondary worker assignment allows services to pause until the transfer is complete.
False — services must continue regardless of assignment delays