Section 16.07.37.222 - ALTERNATE CARE PLANNINGAlternate care planning is mandated by the provisions of Sections 471(a)(15) and 475, P.L. 96-272.
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 plan is to facilitate the provision of mental health treatment services and 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 treatment plan.02.Written Alternate Care Plan. The Department must have completed a written alternate care plan within thirty (30) days after a child has been placed in alternate care. a. A parent or guardian and the child, to the extent possible, are to be involved in planning, selecting, and arranging the alternate care placement and any subsequent changes in placement.b. The alternate care plan must include documentation that a parent or guardian has been provided written notification of:i. Visitation arrangements made with the alternate care provider, including any changes in their visitation schedule;ii. Any change of placement, when the child is relocated to another alternate care or institutional setting as soon as possible, but no later than seven (7) days after placement; andiii. Their right to discuss any changes and to seek recourse if they disagree with any changes in visitation or other alternate care arrangements.c. All parties involved in developing the alternate care plan, including the alternate care provider, parent or guardian, and the child, if of appropriate developmental age: i. Will be asked by the Department to sign the alternate care plan that includes a statement indicating that they have read and understood the alternate care plan; andii. Will receive a copy of the alternate care plan from the Department.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.07.37.222