ARM 37.87.1408. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE (TFC), DISCHARGE PLANNING AND DOCUMENTATION

(1) The youth may be discharged from this level of care based upon at least one the following criteria: (a) the caregiver no longer needs this level of support or is actively using other formal and informal support networks; (b) the treatment plan for the youth indicates the goals and objectives for the services have been substantially met; (c) the caregiver is not engaged in the services. The lack of engagement is of such a degree that this type of support becomes ineffective or unsafe, despite documented attempts to address the engagement issues; (d) the caregiver withdraws consent for the treatment; (e) the youth is placed in a residential treatment setting with no plan for return to the home setting; or (f) the youth has moved to an independent living situation and is no longer in or returning to the family setting. (2) A discharge summary must be documented and indicate the reason for the discharge.