Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-5-207

Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section R21-5-207 - Re-entry into Out-of-home Care

A. The Department shall facilitate re-entry into out-of-home care for eligible youth participating in the Transitional Independent Living Program.

B. On request for re-entry by the eligible youth, the Department shall confirm the eligible youth's request to receive out-of-home care, supervision, and other services with the youth and within ten work days:

1. Facilitate a meeting with the eligible youth to review the requirements under R21-5-205;

2. Assist the eligible youth to develop an individual case plan that includes an effective date for reopening the Department case;

3. Identify the name and contact information of the Child Safety Worker or responsible agency staff assigned to the case;

4. Identify the out-of-home care type selected such as, foster home, residential group care facility, Independent Living Program, or other arrangement;

5. Notify the identified Child Safety Worker or responsible agency staff assigned to the case; and

6. Complete all necessary authorizations for out-of-home care and other services to reasonably ensure a smooth transition from the TIL Services to the IL Services.

C. If the eligible youth reports he or she is in crisis and unsafe, the Department shall immediately assess the youth's safety and assist the youth to secure a safe living arrangement and to manage the crisis.

D. An eligible youth may request to postpone re-entry, decline re-entry at any time, or re-initiate the request any time prior to the eligible youth's 21st birthday. The responsibilities of the Department to process the request for re-entry shall begin upon the Department's receipt of the eligible youth's request for re-entry under subsection (B).

E. Supports and services shall continue for youth who re-enter out-of-home care, as outlined in R21-5-205.

F. If the Department denies re-entry, the Department shall provide the youth with written notification of the reason for this decision and the youth's grievance and appeal rights within 15 work days of the request for re-entry.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-5-207

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3255, effective 1/24/2016.