12 Colo. Code Regs. § 2509-3-7.202
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 12 CCR 2509-3-7.202 - PROGRAM AREA 5 - CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTIONProgram Area 5 definition and target group information is located at Section 7.000.1, C (12 CCR 2509-1). Intake information is located at Section 7.101, et. al. (12 CCR 2509-2).
Referral and assessment activities for Program Area 5 are located in Section 7.101, et al. (12 CCR 2509-2).
7.202.1PROVISION OF ONGOING CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES (CPS)A. If a safety plan exists, the assigned caseworker and supervisor shall review it as the first step in ongoing services planning.B. Ongoing child protection services shall be based on the safety and risk issues identified in the safety assessment tool and plan, risk assessment tool, family social history and assessment summary in the Family Services Plan. Services shall be provided to protect the child(ren) or youth from further abuse or neglect through building parental capabilities and increasing parental involvement. This shall be accomplished in a manner that preserves the family when this can safely be done. When the family from whom the child(ren) or youth were removed cannot safely be preserved, services shall be provided that preserve the child(ren)'s or youth's continuity within the extended family and/or home community when feasible. The child(ren) or youth shall be placed in the least restrictive setting, consistent with the child(ren) or youth's and family's assessed needs. When the child(ren) or youth cannot safely return to the family from whom they were removed, services shall be provided to achieve an alternative permanent plan that provides for a child(ren)'s or youth's safety and well-being in a timely manner.C. At the point of case transfer, county departments shall assure pertinent information regarding child safety, permanency, and well-being are translated to the new assigned caseworker. This shall be accomplished through the following methods, based on the nature of the case and the workload ability of the county department: 1. Decision-making meeting involving caseworkers and/or supervisors, family and community providers;2. Staffing between caseworkers and/or supervisors;3. Written transfer summary; and/or,4. Documentation in the state automated case management system.D. The county department shall complete the safety assessment tool consistent with requirements outlined in Section 7.107.1 (12 CCR 2509-2).E. The county department shall complete the risk assessment tool consistent with requirements outline in Section 7.107.2 (12 CCR 2509-2).F. The county department shall complete monthly contacts according to requirements outlined in section 7.204.G. The county department shall provide courtesy supervision services when requested by another county or state when there is court jurisdiction and such services must continue in order to protect the child or youth. In cases where there is no court jurisdiction, the receiving county shall conduct an assessment to determine if services are needed in order to protect the child or youth. Services shall be provided if indicated. Other services include: 1. The requirement to utilize Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) procedures to obtain courtesy supervision shall not be used by a county to deny a request from another state to provide assessment of a child's safety.2. When there is court jurisdiction, ICPC procedures shall be followed by the sending state in order to obtain courtesy supervision of a case in Colorado.3. The contacts requirements in Section 7.204, shall apply to cases being provided courtesy supervision when there is court jurisdiction and also for voluntary cases for which it is determined that services are indicated.H. If a child protection service client for whom services are still needed moves to another county or state, the county or state of current residence should be notified within ten (10) days and provided with written appropriate, relevant information. Change in venue procedures as outlined in Section 7.304.4 (12 CCR 2509-4), shall be followed. If there is no court order for services, the receiving county shall provide outreach and assessment services up to sixty (60) calendar days. If during the sixty (60) calendar days period it is determined that further services are not indicated or the family is unwilling to accept services, the receiving county shall close the case.I. All Program Area 5 cases shall remain in that program area as long as the child or youth is at risk for abuse/neglect and the case plan is to reunify the family. Cases on appeal for termination of parent-child legal relationship shall remain in Program Area 5 until the termination is finalized.7.202.2ONGOING SERVICES FOR CASES OF MEDICAL NEGLECT OF INFANTS WITH DISABILITIES [Eff. 1/1/15]The county department shall make available the following services:
A. Monitoring Court-Ordered Treatment When either the court has ordered or the parent(s) have agreed upon a course of treatment, the county department shall monitor developments to ensure this treatment is provided. When there is a failure to provide treatment, the county department shall notify the court and immediately petition the court to take appropriate action.
B. Coordinating With Other Resources The county department shall contact agencies that provide services to child(ren) with special needs, and help the parents with referrals to appropriate agencies that provide services for infants with similar disabilities and for their families. Referrals shall be made to agencies with financial resources for costs of medical and rehabilitative services. Information shall be provided regarding parental support groups and community educational resources. This information shall be made available, as is deemed appropriate under the circumstances, whether the county department has taken legal action or not.
38 CR 15, August 10, 2015, effective 9/1/201539 CR 17, September 10, 2016, effective 10/1/201640 CR 21, November 10, 2017, effective 12/1/201741 CR 21, November 10, 2018, effective 12/1/201842 CR 03, February 10, 2019, effective 3/15/201942 CR 05, March 10, 2019, effective 4/1/201943 CR 13, July 10, 2020, effective 8/1/202043 CR 21, November 10, 2020, effective 12/1/202044 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/202145 CR 07, April 10, 2022, effective 4/30/202246 CR 01, January 10, 2023, effective 1/30/2023