Applies To: This policy applies to child welfare caseworkers.
Policy Number & Title: 1730. Shelter Care Case Conference
Effective Date: December 1, 2011
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide an opportunity to develop and specify in a written case plan the expectations of both Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the parent or guardian regarding the care and placement of their child or youth.
Authority
Chapter 13.34 RCW Juvenile court act-dependency and termination of parent-child relationship
RCW 13.34.067 Shelter care-Case conference-Service agreement
RCW 74.14A.020 Services for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill children, potentially dependent children, and families-in-conflict
Policy
- Following Shelter Care and no later than thirty days prior to Fact Finding hearing DCYF will facilitate a conference to develop a written service agreement.
- Required participants must be invited to the Shelter Care Case Conference.
Resources
Shelter Care Case Conference procedures (Located in the DCYF Policies & Rules Office SharePoint)
Original Date: December 1, 2021
Revised Date:
Review Date:
Approved by: