18 Miss. Code. R. 7-1-XI - REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD PLACING AGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

Social services shall be provided for the child commensurate with his/her needs. These services may be performed by social services staff either in the direct employment of the agency or by a contractual arrangement with a public or private social service agency. Social services shall be a continuing process for the child during the time services are received.

A. Social Service Plan:

1. The agency shall develop a written plan for social services consistent with the policies and purposes of the agency. The plan shall include, but not be limited to the admissions procedures and a description of the services offered to children.

2. The written social service plan shall be available to parents, referring agencies and other authorized persons upon inquiry.

B. Intake/Admissions Procedures:

1. Intake/Admissions procedures shall include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Ascertain the type of service needed and determine if the agency can appropriately serve the child.

b. Placement decisions shall not be made based on race, color, or national origin.

c. Obtain and record information which will enable development of a plan for the child.

C. Case Plan:

1. When a child is to be placed in a resource placement, representatives of the referring agency, the Department, appropriate family members and the child, when advisable, shall share in the development of a plan. A written case plan shall be developed within thirty (30) days and shall include at least the following:

a. Reason for placement

b. Goal of placement

c. Responsibilities during placement of the agency, the child, the parents, the Department or referring agency, the Resource Family or residential facility where the child is placed

d. Visitation plan of the child with family, if appropriate, and all safety concerns are taken into account

e. Written permission for emergency medical or surgical care, necessary vaccinations and immunizations, and routine medical care and treatment

f. Financial responsibilities of parents, agency and referring agency

g. Preparation for placement, including pre-placement visit, if appropriate

h. A schedule for regularly reviewing the case plan every six (6) months. The case review shall utilize administrative and supervisory staff to ascertain whether the child is being served in a prompt, effective manner and the progress on permanency planning for the child.

D. Discharge/Termination Service:

1. The decision as to when discharge or termination of services will take place shall be the responsibility of the agency and shall be determined only by the needs of the particular situation of the child and his family.

2. Discharge/termination shall be affected when the child no longer requires the services of the agency.

Notes

18 Miss. Code. R. 7-1-XI