Assessment and Individual Service Planning – Assessment begins in the intake

Assessment and Individual Service Planning – Assessment begins in the intake interview and builds on the information and presenting issues gathered during intake. The initial assessment will be conducted within 24 hours of admission and seeks to gather basic information, to explore client strengths and issues, and determine the client’s desired outcomes. Based on this assessment, staff will work with the client to jointly create a service plan with mutually agreed goals which is documented in the client record. 1. Contextual information is gathered, as relevant and appropriate to the nature of the issues and outcomes desired, such as: a. Client’s presenting issue(s) b. History of the issues (trauma assessment) c. Human Trafficking Assessment (completed at day 30) d. Runaway Risk Assessment e. Client’s strengths and resources f. Safety plan will be developed during intake (e.g., human trafficking, abuse, current risk of self-harm, previous suicide attempts) g. Physical and mental health issues h. Social and environmental context (e.g., social supports, work situation, income, living situation, neighborhood, family background) i. Formulation of the problem/issue j. If applicable: Child and Family Functional Assessment (CAFAS), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Questionnaire (FASD), Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment, and Functional Analysis of Behavior (FAB). 2. Child and Family Team meetings will take place within 14 days after admission and every 30 days thereafter. The client and his/her Wraparound Team will agree on the service goals to be achieved, the expected length of service and any potential interventions that may be required to achieve the stated goals. This plan for the service will be documented in the assessment. 3. Safety issues must be explored, as appropriate. If there are any concerns, staff should follow the appropriate policy (e.g., human trafficking, child abuse, adult abuse, dealing with child custody situations, client suicide). Where there is a risk of imminent harm, the assessment of risk and the development of a safety plan is completed during the admissions process. 4. Staff will summarize or formulate the issues to the client in a way the client can understand for their consideration. 5. If more than one service Partner Provider is involved, staff should clarify who is ensuring service coordination, if needed, along with a clear direction from the client about the nature of communication among service Partner Providers. If needed, consents for the release of information should be obtained. 6. A comprehensive assessment will be completed within 14 days of the initial assessment. 7. Client has the right to terminate services at any time.