Release to Suitable Placement – The youth may not be released from the Partner

Release to Suitable Placement – The youth may not be released from the Partner Provider’s care until suitable placement is obtained unless the youth presents as an immediate danger to self or others or other safety issues are present. If the youth does not present as an immediate danger, the provider must establish a written safety plan and safety contract with the youth. Examples of immediate danger may include such things as: 1. Refusal to relinquish access to a weapon. 2. Repeated acts of physical violence toward others. 3. Active suicidal and/or homicidal attempts that cannot be managed safely.