4270. Department of Corrections Confinement Alternatives

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

  1. DCYF will provide DOC with requested case information to support DOC's assessment of parent's eligibility for the FOSA and CPA programs.
  2. 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)

J-PAY Step-By-Step Guide

Shared Planning Meetings policy

Family Time and Sibling and Relative Visits policy


Original Date:  September 1, 2010

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