1730. Shelter Care Case Conference

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 

  1. 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.
  2. 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

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