Item 7: Placement with Siblings
What are some reasons why siblings could be separated during placement?
Children requested to be a part, no family or foster home able to accommodate all siblings, placement can take 2 out of the 3 siblings but not the 3rd, separation was needed to meet the needs of both children, etc
What are two things to consider when creating a family visit plan/referral?
Location, levels of supervision, frequency, who can attend, duration, what is allowed/not allowed
When should you be documenting placing siblings together? (Includes efforts to place together/why cannot be placed together)
Monthly, in case notes, Sup reviews, meeting notes, visit plans, CIPRS, etc
CIPR
Child Information and Placement Request
How often should reassessment occur with sibling placement?
reassessing when circumstances change, barriers are removed, monthly, (continued and ongoing)
Name 3 people that family/parent/sibling visits be discussed with.
Parents, siblings, caregivers, visit supervisor, relatives if hosting/supervising visit,
When looking to keep siblings together, who can you reach out to?
Relatives, youth's themselves, adoptive siblings, family friends, fictive kin, previous foster homes, suitable others, people with established relationships with family/youth
CHET
Child, Health, Education Tracking
T/F - Once all siblings have been placed, they should stay where they are at
False, situations change!
What is the policy expectation regarding observing family time?
At least once a quarter
What are other ways parents can remain included if visitation cannot occur frequently?
If visitation is not permitted such as incarcerated, blackout, out of state- parents can write letters, phone calls, video visits, DCYF supported transportation
CFE
Comprehensive Family Evaluation
T/F You only need to document once, at the beginning of the case, why child(ren) are placed where they are placed.
Nah, people should be documenting monthly via case notes, health and safeties, sup review, FTDMs- where they are currently placed, where siblings are, and continued efforts to reunify siblings if possible/ongoing placement search or support
T/F Visit plans should be universal and every family should adhere to them regardless.
Visits should be individualized to the children and family involved in the visit
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T/F -Wow Kelly, you are so creative and this was so fun, thanks for the refresh, girl
The only valid answer is true.
AE PH
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