2421. Emergency Planning for Children in Out-of-Home Care

Applies to:  This policy applies to Department of Children, Youth and Families employees.

Policy Number & Title:  2421. Emergency Planning for Children in Out-of-Home Care

Effective Date:  March 1, 2010


Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) employees how to store current photographs, height and weight information for children or youth in out-of-home care, in case of a disaster or emergency.

Policy

The assigned caseworker will collect and document the following information within five business days of a child or youth entering out-of-home care (original placement date):

  • Photograph
  • Height & Weight

Update photographs and height and weight information as follows:

  • Significant changes in the child or youth occur (e.g. change in appearance, major weight loss or gain)
  • Every six months for children less than 6 years old
  • Annually for children or youth six years and older

Resources

Emergency Planning for Children in Out-of-Home Care procedures (Located in the DCYF Policies & Rules Office SharePoint)


Original Date:  March 1, 2010

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