Time Study

Training

100

What Code is used for Training?

Code D

200

Is the annual BIA provider's conference Title IV-E allowable?

It depends on the breakout session attended (Discussion)

300

You signed up for a college course, how do you know it is IV-E allowable?

Ask the State of Alaska IV-E Program Coordinator

400

Your coworker attended a class on providing direct services and asks you for guidance on what code to use. What is your response?

Code L-Training in order to provide DIRECT services is NOT permitted (Counseling, parenting classes, DV/sexual assault)

500

List two training topics that are allowed under Title IV-E and why?

1. Case management training
2. Child Abuse/Neglect
3. Cultural Competency
4. CPR/First Aid/Stress Management

General Time Study

100

What is the difference between Code F and Code G?

Code F: In Home Candidates for Foster Care
Code G: Out of Home or THV up to 90 days

200

You assist a family in applying for ATAP. Is this claimable?

Depends on the case status (discussion)

300

Why is "took turkey to a family" not viewed a a title IV-E claimable activity?

Because the activity needs to be tied back to the case plan goals and activities

400

What is the purpose of Time Studies?

In order to allocate your time to claim reimbursement 

500

Teaching Parenting classes is not a Title IV-E Activity - what case management activity is similar and is a Title IV-E Activity?

1:1 Meeting with parent to review techniques to parent 

Code L or M?

100

Taking a 15 min or lunch break

Code M

200

Working on the IV-B Plan

Code L

300

Licensing Tribal Foster Homes

Code L If you do not have an active IV-E Maintenance Agreement

400

Child Protection Staff Meeting

Code M - If it's related to non programmatic topics (Annual Leave, Human Resources, Timesheets, etc.)

500

Attended Tribal Court Hearing 

Code L unless the case is active under your IV-E Maintenance Agreement 

Licensing and Provider Management

100

You assist an unlicensed relative provider with completing a heating assistance application. Is this a claimable IV-E activity?

Yes, if there is a child in custody placed in the home or if they're a potential placement and can't be licensed without heating

200

A foster parent tells you that she caught her foster son drinking. You provide guidance and referrals to resources. What code should you use for this contact?

Code H

300

You send appreciation cards to foster parents caring for all tribal children. Give an example of the language you would use to describe this activity on your time study.

Tie the description to retention

400

A relative wishes to become a tribally licensed foster parent. What code should you use to account for the time you spend assisting with this?

Code L: inactive IV-E maintenance agreement
Code H: active IV-E maintenance agreement

500

Why is it important for Foster Homes to be "fully licensed"?

So they can receive the funding to support and care for the child

Potpourri

100

What code is used for prevention services?

Code L

200

What code would you use when working with a family for whom a child is on a trial home visit?

Code G if it's less than 6 months

300

Direct service staff included in the Tribal Title IV-E cost pool are required to keep track of their activities for how long during each quarter?

every 15 min for 4 weeks

400

Emailed time study to program manager for review

Code G 

500

What benefit comes from a IV-E Administration and Short Term Training Agreement?

1. Additional funding for your program
2. Gaining a thorough understanding of federal requirements
3. To expand to either a IV-E Maintenance Agreement with the State or a IV-E Direct Agreement with the Federal Government