Section 16.06.01.422 - ALTERNATE CARE PLANNINGThe elements of alternate care planning are mandated by the provisions of Title IV-E, Sections 471(a)(16), 475(1), and 475(5)(A) and (D) of the Social Security Act.
01.Alternate Care Plan Required. Each child receiving alternate care under the supervision of the state must have a standardized written alternate care plan.a. The purpose of the alternate care plan is to facilitate the safe return of the child to their own home as expeditiously as possible or to make other permanent arrangements for the child if such return is not feasible.b. The alternate care plan must be included as part of the family service plan.02.Written Alternate Care Plan. The Department must complete a written alternate care plan within thirty (30) days after a child has been placed in alternate care and at least every six (6) months thereafter. A copy of the alternate care plan will be provided to the child's parent, legal guardian, foster parent, Indian custodian, tribe, and to the child if they are over twelve (12) years of age.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.01.422