Families
The number of reunification assessments required when caretakers live separately, and both have permanency plan objectives
2
Timeframe the initial Part 1 of the Reunification Assessment (first one) must be completed
Within 60 days of removal, prior to the first PPR
Recommendations from Part 1
(3)
Begin trial home visit
Maintain current plan (reunification)
transition to a concurrent goal for permanency
Caretakers which you should not complete reunification assessments
Caretakers were not involved and did not live in the home where the maltreatment occurred and led to the removal
Timeframe updates to Part 1 of the Reunification Assessment must be completed
Every 90 days, prior to the PPR until the child begins a trial home visit or the court ceases reunification efforts
Decisions guided by Part 2
Continue to provide services or close a case
Three situations when the reunification assessment no longer applies
TPR has been granted, agency relieved of reunification efforts by the court, or child has reached the age of 18
*This includes court order of reunification being removed as a primary or secondary plan
Requirement to complete Part 2 and timeframe to complete after the trial home visit begins
Requires at least one child is on a trial home visit and must be completed 10 days after the trial home visit begins
*Information from the 7-day visit should inform completion of Part 2 (PCCG)
Part 2 Safety Decisions
Safe, Safe with a Plan, Unsafe
Number of reunification assessments required when there are 3 siblings involved
3
Timeframe Part 2 of the Reunification Assessment must be updated while a child remains on a trial home visit
Every 30 days until the case is closed
Continues for a period of time after reunification even after trial home visit begins
Network interventions and family services