Policy Number & Title: 4270. Department of Corrections Confinement Alternatives
Effective Date: September 1, 2010
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) families applying or participating in the Family and Offender Supervision Alternative Programs (FOSA) and the Community Parenting Alternative (CPA) are supported through case coordination and collaboration with Department of Corrections (DOC).
Authority
Chapter 9.94A RCW Sentencing Reform Act of 1981
Policy
- DCYF will provide DOC with requested case information to support DOC's assessment of parent's eligibility for the FOSA and CPA programs.
- DCYF will collaborate with DOC and other programs in case planning on all open shared cases.
Resources
Caseworker Engagement Tips for Incarcerated Parents (Located on the Child Welfare intranet, Programs, Parents, and Incarcerated Parents)
Shared Planning Meetings policy
Family Time and Sibling and Relative Visits policy
Original Date: September 1, 2010
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