Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-5-207 - Re-entry into Out-of-home Care
A. The Department shall facilitate re-entry
into out-of-home care for eligible youth participating in the Transitional
Independent Living Program.
B. On
request for re-entry by the eligible youth, the Department shall confirm the
eligible youth's request to receive out-of-home care, supervision, and other
services with the youth and within ten work days:
1. Facilitate a meeting with the eligible
youth to review the requirements under R21-5-205 ;
2. Assist the eligible youth to develop an
individual case plan that includes an effective date for reopening the
Department case;
3. Identify the
name and contact information of the Child Safety Worker or responsible agency
staff assigned to the case;
4.
Identify the out-of-home care type selected such as, foster home, residential
group care facility, Independent Living Program, or other
arrangement;
5. Notify the
identified Child Safety Worker or responsible agency staff assigned to the
case; and
6. Complete all necessary
authorizations for out-of-home care and other services to reasonably ensure a
smooth transition from the TIL Services to the IL Services.
C. If the eligible youth reports
he or she is in crisis and unsafe, the Department shall immediately assess the
youth's safety and assist the youth to secure a safe living arrangement and to
manage the crisis.
D. An eligible
youth may request to postpone re-entry, decline re-entry at any time, or
re-initiate the request any time prior to the eligible youth's 21st birthday.
The responsibilities of the Department to process the request for re-entry
shall begin upon the Department's receipt of the eligible youth's request for
re-entry under subsection (B).
E.
Supports and services shall continue for youth who re-enter out-of-home care,
as outlined in R21-5-205.
F. If the
Department denies re-entry, the Department shall provide the youth with written
notification of the reason for this decision and the youth's grievance and
appeal rights within 15 work days of the request for re-entry.
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