Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-7-303

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 340:75-7-303 - Enhanced foster care (EFC) initial consultation, Service and Support Plan (SSP), and ongoing treatment

(a)Initial consultation for services. The initial consultation is completed with the treatment team within five-business days of determination the child meets EFC criteria. The consultation clearly articulates the child's and family's current needs and identification of services to meet those needs. The treatment team includes:

(1) the child receiving EFC services, when age appropriate;

(2) resource parent(s);

(3) biological parent(s) or guardian, when appropriate;

(4) child's assigned child welfare (CW) specialist and his or her supervisor;

(5) resource specialist and his or her supervisor;

(6) service provider(s);

(7) regional EFC program staff; and

(8) other professionals providing support to the child or resource parent(s).

(b)EFC SSP. Thirty-calendar days after the initial consultation, a treatment team meeting is held which includes individuals listed in (a)(1)-(8). EFC program staff completes Form 04EF001E, Enhanced Foster Care Service amp; Support Plan during the meeting with the treatment team. The EFC SSP outlines the child's and family's individualized needs and the identified service array and supports.

(c)EFC ongoing treatment. A treatment team meeting (TTM) takes place 30-calendar days after the initial consultation and every 60-calendar days from the last TTM. The TTM informs the child's ongoing need and utilization of EFC services. EFC program staff facilitates the meetings and complete Form 04EF004E, Enhanced Foster Care Treatment Team Meeting Documentation. The TTM covers topics regarding the child's progress on treatment goals and objectives, the family's participation and engagement in EFC services, and any additional services or supports needed.

(d)EFC ongoing approval. The regional EFC program staff approves EFC services in six-month increments. Upon request from the child's assigned CW specialist or resource specialist, the regional EFC program staff evaluates service progress, resource family participation, and the child's current eligibility for EFC services.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:75-7-303

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/15/2022

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 22, August 1, 2023, eff. 9/15/2023

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 9/16/2024