Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-6-325

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

Section R21-6-325 - Participation in the Service Team

A. The purpose of the service team is to ensure collaboration on the development and review of a foster child's case plan. A foster parent is a member of the service team for each foster child in his or her care. The service team also includes:

1. The foster child, as appropriate to the child's age and developmental level;

2. The foster child's family, including persons who have a significant relationship with the family or the child;

3. A representative of the Child Placing Agency;

4. A representative of the licensing agency;

5. Court-appointed advocates; and

6. Persons providing services to the foster child, including attorneys, physicians, therapists, teachers, tribal representatives, and law enforcement personnel.

B. A foster parent shall participate as a member of the service team by:

1. Attending team meetings when:

a. The foster parent receives reasonable advance notice of the date, time, and location of the meeting; and

b. The meetings are held at a time and place that is accessible to the foster parent and compatible with the foster parent's work and child care schedules.

2. Participating in team meetings through alternative means, which may include:

a. Conference calls, and

b. Providing advance comments to the Child Placing Agency or to other team members who will attend the meeting.

3. Reporting to the team on the child's progress and concerns.

4. Assisting in the review and development of the case plan.

5. Assisting the child in attending and participating in meetings, as appropriate to the child's schedule, age, and developmental level.

C. A foster parent shall implement the case plan by:

1. Performing the tasks assigned to the foster parent in the case plan;

2. Helping a foster child to attain the goals identified in the case plan; and

3. Helping a foster child to obtain services specified in the case plan.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-325

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3480, effective 1/24/2016.