Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84268.2 - Needs and Services Plan

(a) The licensee's social worker shall complete the needs and services plan within 30 days of admission.

(1) The plan shall be consistent with the placement agency's case plan.

(b) The plan shall contain information from the following:

(1) Therapeutic and medical staff.

(2) The child's parent(s) or involved family member(s), if appropriate.

(3) The child's authorized representative.

(4) Others with an interest in or with information about the child.

(c) The authorized representative and involved parent(s) or family member(s) shall sign the needs and services plan to verify participation.

(d) The needs and services plan shall contain the following:

(1) Plans for family preservation and reunification, including:

(A) Plans for sibling contact.

(B) Assessment of the parent(s)' capacity to meet the needs of the child.

(C) Needs of involved parent(s) or family members.

(D) Any plans for parental or family member involvement in the care of the child.

(2) The reason for placement, including:

(A) Presenting problems.

(B) Precipitating events.

(C) Family history.

(D) Child's developmental status.

(E) Assessment of the child's mental status.

(F) If available, the child's diagnosis using the terminology and criteria of psychiatric diagnostic manuals generally approved and accepted nationally by practitioners in the field of psychiatric medicine, such as, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association.

(3) Types of services needed, including:

(A) Therapeutic interventions to alleviate the effects of past trauma.

(B) The social, emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental needs of the child.

(C) Special bedtime routines to prepare the child for sleeping.

(4) Goals, implementation plans, and the timeline for each goal.

(5) The specific interval for developmental screening by medical staff.

(e) In addition to the requirements of Sections 84268.2(a) through (d) above, an infant's needs and services plan shall include the feeding plan and any special dietary needs and practices.

(f) In addition to the requirements of Sections 84268.2(a) through (d) above, each child's needs and services plan shall include the toilet training plan, if appropriate.

(g) The licensee or designee shall provide a copy of the needs and services plan and any subsequent updates to all participants in the development and to all persons responsible for implementation of that plan.

(1) A copy of that plan and any updates shall be provided to the above specified individuals within seven days of completion.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84268.2

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 11467.1 and 16001.9, Welfare and Institutions Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 9-24-98; operative 9-24-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d)(Register 98, No. 39).
2. Amendment of subsection (e) and amendment of Note filed 3-1-2024; operative 7/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 9).