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

EXHIBIT A
(a) For 0-6 months, families should visit at least three times a week for
30-60 minutes.
(b) For 6-12 months, families should visit at least three times a week for
one hour.
(c) For 1-4 years, families should visit at least twice per week for 1 ½
hours.
(d) For 5-15 years, families should visit at least once per week for two or
more hours.
(e) For 16-18 years, there is no recommendation except the child’s
desires should be strongly considered in creating the FVP
3.2.5 Honoring the Visitation Rights of Children
The CONTRACTOR shall honor the visitation rights of the Placed Child at
all times unless one of the following two conditions exists: (1) a specified
court order is in effect which prohibits or restricts the visitation rights of the
child; or (2) the FVP developed by the TEAM specifically prohibits or
restricts visitation rights based upon existing court orders, legal authority
and/or documented reasons such as the belief that the visits would be
detrimental to the child.
The CONTRACTOR must allow visitation for the caseworker, attorney,
and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). The CSW shall provide
CONTRACTOR with copies of court orders regarding court ordered
visitation (Exhibit G) and the FVP.
The FVP shall be discussed with the Certified Foster Parent to facilitate
his/her understanding of COUNTY’S and the CONTRACTOR’S
expectations of the Certified Foster Parent, including the transportation
arrangements and the birth parent/guardian visiting the Placed Child in the
Certified Family Home when applicable. A copy of the FVP shall be given
to the Certified Foster Parent.
3.3 Needs and Services Plan and Related Social Services:
3.3.1 Required Content of the Needs and Services Plan
The CONTRACTOR’S social worker shall develop a comprehensive,
individualized Needs and Services Plan, based upon the information
provided by the CSW and CONTRACTOR’S initial assessment, within 30
Days of placement that: (1) contains both long-term and short-term goals
that treat the identified needs of the Placed Child; (2) is specific,
measurable, attainable, and time-limited; and (3) meets the requirements
specified in Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.8, Sections 88070, 88070.1,
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