A
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements when foster children disrupt their placement or other placement options must be explored.
process for Disruptions to another Childhelp foster home or a Subcontracted Provider Agency
The name of the state-wide contract that provides post-adoption services to all families who adopt through the foster care system.
Harmony Family Services
True or False: As outlined in the Foster Parent Bill of rights, foster parents have access to information in their case files, with the exception of third party documentation, documents deemed confidential by DCS or Childhelp, or protected health information pursuant to HIPAA.
True
These considerations are made in regard to potential adoptive family "matches".
Child’s needs and interests
The prospective adoptive parents’ interpersonal and parenting skills.
In regard to adoptions, Childhelp follows this act.
Multi-Ethic Placement Act
The report used to review the child’s case history with the prospective adoptive family and assess the child’s readiness for adoption
Adoption Pre-placement Summary
For community health and mental health services Care Coordinator refers to...
community health and mental health providers that accept Medicaid
Unless completed prior to placement, the EPSDT medical for a child must be completed within (____) of placement, and the dental exams must be completed within (_____)
72 Hours, 30 Days
Qualifications to enter Extension of Foster Care
Released from DCS custody and turned 18 in a qualifying placement setting, be a Tennessean resident, be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien, AND be doing one of the following: 1) Completing high school or an equivalent program 2) enrolled in college, community collection, or a vocational program or 3) unable to do 1 or 2 because of medical condition.
Foster Parent's emergency plans can be found in this location.
The disaster plan in eReach.
This guide should be referenced when biological, foster parents, adoptive parents, or youth need community resources
Childhelp Tennessee Resource Guide
For adoptions, if a child is identified as Native American, Childhelp and DCS will collaborate with the tribe or Indian organization to:
determine the applicability of, and ensure compliance with, the Indian Child Welfare Act;
determine jurisdiction;
assess the child’s needs; and
provide the family with information regarding their rights under the Indian Child Welfare Act;
determine the most appropriate plan for the child; and
maintain connections between the child and his or her tribe.
This process lays out that all children/youth in foster care with Childhelp shall receive timely and appropriate health care services. Prevention-oriented services promote the early identification of conditions that can impede children’s natural growth and development and also cover the diagnostic and treatment services necessary to improve acute and chronic physical and mental conditions.
Process for Health Services and Health Confirmation Forms
The day and frequency the foster parent newsletter is released.
This handbook should be given to teenage foster youth
A guide for Teens
Parenting youths are responsible for:
This policy outlines the standards and procedures for ethical adoption practices that ensure that adoptions are in the best interest of children and to prevent the exploitation or trafficking of children.
Ethical Adoption Policy
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements to prevent and respond to missing children
process for Reporting Runaways
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements to address Foster Parent's emergency preparedness training.
Process for Foster Family Emergency Response Preparation
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements to address foster parents' need for short-term care for the foster children in their home.
process for Respite Services
This policy outlines the standards and procedures for the admission of children and youth into foster care to ensure appropriate placement, compliance with legal requirements, and the provision of safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate care.
FFA Admission Policy
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements when a foster child leaves the agency for any reason (disruption, reunification, adoption, emancipation).
Proces for Closing a Case
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements when reviewing foster you referrals and making placements.
process for Referrals, Admissions & Placement
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements for creating and reviewing Treatment Plans.
Process for Treatment Plans
This process lays out the practices and protocols Childhelp implements when handling visitation with the foster child's biological family.
process for Visitation Between Child/Youth & Family