CMS-07-021/023 - Los Angeles County Department of Children and ...

EXHIBIT A
(10) planned length of placement, including the discharge plan
specified in Section 88068.4 [Include projected date of completion of
Case Plan objectives and termination of Services].
The DCFS 709 (Exhibit A-V) is to be used in the development of the
Needs and Services Plan, but it is not to serve as the plan itself.
3.3.2 Required Content of the Modifications to the Needs and Services Plan
The Needs and Services Plan shall be updated at least every three
months. Modifications to a Placed Child's Needs and Services Plan, shall
contain sections addressing: (1) the Placed Child’s need for continuing
Services; (2) the need for modification in Services; and (3) the FFA’S
recommendation regarding the feasibility of the Placed Child’s return to
his/her home, placement in another facility, or move to independent living.
Copies of the modifications of the Needs and Services Plan and the
quarterly report shall be provided to the CSW within ten business days of
the end of the quarter.
3.3.3 Participation by the Placed Child, CSW, Certified Foster Parents, and
Family
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that: (1) the Placed Child, age and
maturity permitting, the CSW, and the Certified Foster Parents are offered
the opportunity to participate in the development of any modifications to
the Needs and Services Plan in accordance with Title 22, Division 6,
Chapter 8.8, Sections 88068.2(b) and 88068.3(b); (2) the CSW gives
written approval of the Needs and Services Plan and any modifications
thereto in accordance with Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.8, Sections
88068.2(b)(1) and 88068.3(b)(1); and (3) the CSW and Certified Foster
Parents receive copies of the approved Needs and Services Plan and any
modifications thereto in accordance with Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.8,
Section 88068.2(c) and 88068.3(c).
Efforts to comply with the above requirements shall be documented in the
Placed Children’s case files.
3.3.4 Attendance at Team Decision-Making and Permanency Planning
Conferences
The CONTRACTOR shall attend all DCFS Team Decision-making and
Permanency Planning conferences, to which the CONTRACTOR receives
advance notice of.
3.3.5 Life Goals and Objectives
The CONTRACTOR shall discuss with Certified Foster Parents on
teaching the Placed Child how to set short-term and long-term goals and
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