Applies To: This policy applies to child welfare (CW) employees.
Policy Number & Title: 1150. Case Plan
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on creating case plans for children, youth, and families.
Authority
42 USC 675, Sec. 475 Title 42-The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 13.34 RCW Juvenile Court Act-Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
RCW 26.44.030 Reports - Duty and authority to make-Duty of receiving agency-Duty to notify-Case planning and consultation-Penalty for unauthorized exchange of information-Filing dependency petitions-Investigations- Interviews of children-Records-Risk assessment process.
RCW 74.13.280 Client information.
RCW 74.13.330 Responsibilities of foster parents.
RCW 74.14A.020 Services for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill children, potentially dependent children, and families-in-conflict.
RCW 74.14A.025 Services for emotionally disturbed and mentally ill children, potentially dependent children, and families-in-conflict-Policy updated.
RCW 74.14C.005 Findings and intent.
Policy
Caseworkers must develop, monitor, and update case plans:
- Open more than 45 calendar days for Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS), Family Voluntary Services (FVS), and Family Assessment Response (FAR) cases.
- When there is a need to specify actions that parents or guardians must complete to reduce or eliminate safety threats and increase their protective capacities to support their children's or youth’s safety and well-being.
- With family members and community partners. This includes scheduling a Case Plan Contact for FAR and FVS cases.
Resources
Case Plan procedures (Located in the DCYF Policies & Rules Office SharePoint)
Original Date: July 1, 1997
Revised Date: July 1, 2024
Review Date: July 31, 2028
Approved by: Natalie Green, Assistant Secretary of Child Welfare Division