(a) Social work staff shall obtain the information specified in Section 84070, and shall develop an individual needs and services plan for the child which meets the requirements specified in (b) through (d) below.
(1) A needs and services plan is not required for children who are placed in the facility on an emergency basis and who will remain in placement for less than seven days as documented in the child's record.
(b) The needs and services plan shall identify the child's needs in the following areas:
(1) Reason for placement.
(2) Education.
(A) If the information specified in Section 84070(b)(6) is not available, the plan shall specify a method for determining such needs.
(3) Training.
(4) Personal care and grooming.
(5) Any special dietary needs or practices.
(6) Ability to manage their own money, including the maximum amount of money the child shall be permitted to have in their possession at any one time.
(7) Visitation, including the frequency of and any other limitations on visits to the family residence and other visits inside and outside the facility, consistent with the child's personal rights as specified in Section 84072(d)(8).
(8) Other specific services, including necessary services to the child's parent(s) or guardian(s).
(c) The needs and services plan shall include the following information regarding services necessary to meet the child's needs:
(1) Types of services necessary.
(2) The facility's ability to provide the necessary services based upon the following information provided in the plan of operation:
(A) The facility's purposes, program methods, and goals.
(B) The facility's admission policies and procedures.
(C) Services to be provided by the facility in cooperation with community resources.
(3) Planned length of placement, including the discharge plan specified in Section 84068.4(b).
(4) Financial arrangements for provision of services to the child.
(d) The licensee shall ensure that the child and their authorized representative(s) are offered the opportunity to participate in the development of the needs and services plan.
(1) The licensee shall not implement a needs and services plan unless prior written approval of the plan has been obtained from the child's authorized representative(s).
(e) Unless restricted by the case plan adopted by the court or other court order, the licensee shall permit and facilitate connections between the child and the child's family and non-relative extended family members. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require a foster care provider to take any action that would impair the health and safety of children in out-of-home placement.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 366.1, 366.21 and 16001.9, Welfare and Institutions Code.
