Definitions And Abbreviations S Through Z

For the purposes of these rules, the following terms are used: (3-15-22) 01. Safety Assessment. A process and standardized tool for contact between a family services worker and a family to objectively determine if safety threats, or immediate service needs exist that require further Child and Family Services response. (3-15-22) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.06.01 Department of Health and Welfare Child and Family Services Section 020 Page 10 02. Safety Plan. Plan developed by the department and a family that assures the immediate safety of a child. (7-1-25) 03. Sibling. One (1) of two (2) or more persons who shares the same biological or adoptive mother or father, or both. Siblings may be full-siblings or half-siblings. Siblings include those children who would be considered a sibling if not for the disruption in parental rights due to termination of parental rights or the death of a parent. (3-15-22) 04. Tribal Court. A court with jurisdiction over child-custody proceedings and which is either a Court of Indian Offenses, a court established and operated under the code or custom of an Indian tribe, or any other administrative body of a tribe vested with authority over child custody proceedings. (7-1-25) 05. Voluntary Services Agreement. A written and executed agreement between the department and parents or legal guardians regarding the provision of voluntary foster care placement of a child and includes areas of concern, desired results, and task responsibility. (7-1-25) 06. Withholding of Medically Indicated Treatment. Withholding of medically indicated treatment as defined by 42 U.S.C. 5106g(a)(5). (7-1-25) 014. -- 019. (RESERVED) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES (Sections 020-239) 020. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS. 01. Initiating Child and Family Services. Child and Family Services are initiated upon referral for services that the program is legally mandated to provide or after completion of a written request for services. Efforts will be made to identify any Indian children in the family and all possible tribes in which a child may be a member or eligible for membership. (7-1-25) a. A screening is conducted to determine service needs and safety threats that can be addressed through Child and Family Services. (7-1-25) b. Upon referral or application for services, the family services worker must inform the family that: (7-1-25) i. They have the right to accept or reject services offered by the department, except those services imposed by law or by a court order; (7-1-25) ii. Fees may be charged for certain services, and that the parent(s) has the financial responsibility for the child in care; (7-1-25) iii. They have the right to pursue an administrative appeal of any decision of Child and Family Services relating to them, including any decision not to provide services or to discontinue services; the department’s failure to act upon a referral or request for services within thirty (30) days; or a decision to remove a child from an alternate care placement unless court-ordered or court-authorized. (7-1-25) 02. Individual Authorized to Request Voluntary Services. Requests for voluntary services must be made by a parent or an authorized representative. (7-1-25) 021. -- 029. (RESERVED)