Table of Contents - Department of Human Services

4 th Quarter Report: Committee discussed issues needing to be considered for both DFCS and private agencies in establishing an
MOU protocol. Committee members will review the current MOU used by Fulton and Dekalb counties and e-mail
suggestions/concerns to chairperson regarding possible revision for statewide implementation.
DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED 4 TH Quarter:
See MOU Protocol.
5 th Quarter Report: According to the state's Administrative Office, due to the new requirements by the federal government regarding
IV-E expenditures, the use of MOU's with private vendors will be discontinued with private placement providers. Contracts will be
established with vendors for the placement of children in child-caring institutions, child-placing agencies and emergency shelters
instead of the current MOU's. The general protocol for establishing contractual services for placement with private vendors is
currently being drafted by the state's Administrative Office. Specific stipulations based on the type and level of placement (emergency
placements are at the Assessment Level) will be included in the individual provider's approval letter. The final version of the contract
protocol should be completed by June 2004.
6 th Quarter Report: Achieved. The DFCS Fiscal Office has developed a standard contract and protocol that is used with all private
placement providers beginning fiscal year 2005.
6 th Quarter DOCUMENTATION: Sample contact/protocol used with all private placement providers.
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:
Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
April, 2004 Quarter 6 – Work Plan S Page 2