Service Plans

Except for nonaccredited residential schools, an organization must develop and follow written service plans for a child admitted into care. (4-6-23) 01. Initial Service Plan. Must be developed and recorded in the child's record within thirty (30) days after admission with the following: (4-6-23) a. Identify the needs of the child and family, and provide goals and a time frame to achieve the goals; (4-6-23) b. Services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, permanency, and well-being of the child; (4-6-23) c. Criteria for discharge and projected discharge date; (4-6-23) d. Demonstrate the service plan was developed with participation of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the child. A child may be excluded from participation if they are under nine (9) years old or incapable of understanding the purpose of the planned services; and (4-6-23) e. Identify the persons responsible for coordinating and implementing the child's and family's treatment goals. (4-6-23) 02. Updated Service Plan. Must be updated every ninety (90) days and: (4-6-23) a. Document services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, permanency, and well- being of the child; (4-6-23) b. Document progress towards achieving the goals in the service plan; (4-6-23) c. Demonstrate the service plan was developed with participation of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the child. A child may be excluded from participation if they are under nine (9) years old or incapable of understanding the purpose of the planned services. (4-6-23) 03. Placements Less Than Thirty Days. A service plan for placements less than thirty (30) days must document the following upon admission: (4-6-23) a. The immediate needs of the child; and (4-6-23) b. Services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, and well-being of the child. (4-6-23)