Review of Children in Care 624-05-15-80-05-05

(Revised 2/10/07 ML #3053)

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It is expected that every child in care will have a plan as outlined in the previous section.  The following questions are suggested to help the case manager  gather required information for the periodic review.  

 

Questions to ask at a three-month review.

  1. Is concurrent planning appropriate?

  2. What was the reason for placement?

  3. What is the long range, permanency plan for this child?

  4. What specific tasks were assigned to agency, parents, child and foster parents and others to achieve the plan?

  1. Were time frames established for each goal?

  1. Of tasks completed:

  1. Are achievements documented?
  2. Will these tasks lead to the desired goal?
  3. What child or parent strengths are apparent now that were not at the time of placement?
  4. Were time frames established for each task?

  1. Of tasks not completed:

  1. Are failures documented?
  2. Are tasks reasonable, appropriate?
  3. Why were tasks not completed?
  4. What new barriers have arisen since the last review?

  1. Did visiting occur as planned?

  2. What is the expected length of placement (in months)?

  3. What changes need to be made in the plan, specific tasks and visiting schedule?

  4. What is the independent living plan for youth 16 and over? (Refer to 624-10 Independent Living Manual chapter)