Required Contacts
Timeframe for face to face with the family
within 7 days of case decision
Prior to TSP
What does CFT stand for?
Child and Family Team
Policy for DV
Separate FSA's must be completed in cases involving DV
Timeframe for development of FSA
Within 30 days
Complete the Comprehensive Provider Assessment
Who should be part of the CFT?
The family, the SW, and any supports named by the family.
Child Well-being
Child well-being must be identified and documented in the first 30 days of FSA development. Every need must be addressed on the FSA.
Requirements of updates to FSA
every 90 days after development of initial FSA
Within 90 days of TSP
Case review regarding continued need for TSP
When should you hold a CFT?
Quarterly updates of FSA
updating FSA with new safety threats/lack of progress
when the family requests one
At critical points including using a TSP/filing a petition
When a child is in TSP and can not be located after 6 months
At 6 months after development of FSA
Prior to/within 30 days of case decision in cases where the family has had In-Home or Permanency Planning Services before
ICWA stands for...
Indian Child Welfare Act
Frequency of Contacts
Moderate - twice a month
High - once a week
Within 6 months
Case review for continued need and need for filing a petition if safety issues are not resolved
When is a facilitator required?
With cases that have a high risk rating
Cases open 6 months with lack of progress and/or using a TSP
New safety issues
Make a report!
What should you include during a visit?
Assessment of child safety/risk of maltreatment
Overall progress of family's FSA
Behavioral Changes observed and reported
Individual contact with each child away from parents
Can you reduce contacts for TSP?
In High Risk cases if a child is in TSP you can reduce contact after staffing with SWS. Reduced contacts cannot be less than once a month.
No - separate CFTs
If a family moves...(page 51)
We must notify the new county within 24 hours for high risk and 48 hours for low risk. The new county must confirm the address within 72 hours. We must provide the full case record and the new county is responsible for providing In-Home Services once they are made aware the family has moved.