4201. Emergency Planning for Birth Parents and Legal Guardians

Applies To:  This policy applies to caseworkers.

Policy Number & Title:  4201. Emergency Planning for Birth Parents and Legal Guardians

Effective Date:  March 1, 2010

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on storing current birth parents or legal guardians name, address and phone number and emergency contact information for all children or youth in out-of-home care, in case of a disaster or emergency.

Policy

  1. The assigned child welfare caseworker is responsible for ensuring birth parents or legal guardians of children or youth placed in out-of-home care have the following information documented in FamLink:
    1. Emergency Contact Name; Recommend One In-State and One Out-of-State Contact.
    2. Current Address for Birth Parent/Legal Guardian and Emergency Contact Persons.
    3. Current Phone Numbers for Birth Parent/Legal Guardian and Emergency Contact Persons, as applicable.
  2. The child welfare caseworker is responsible for reviewing and updating this information as change occurs and at a minimum annually.

Original Date:  March 1, 2010

Revised Date:

Review Date:

Approved by: