Responsibilities of the Custodian when the goal of Reunification is Identified 624-05-05-115-05-10

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Key responsibilities of the custodian when the goal of reunification is established include, but are not limited to:

  1. The agency worker is responsible for meeting with the family and facilitating the PCFA process to build a trusting and working relationship with family members. See Child Welfare Practice Appendix 13 607-05-70-60-01 for additional guidance.

  2. Review the purpose of the Child and Family Team meeting with the family.

  3. Coordinate an initial Child and Family Team Meeting within 30 days. Ensure parents understand their required participation and importance of their role for team meetings. See Initial Child and Family Team Meeting 624-05-15-20-10.

  4. Review the safety determination analysis to ensure the correct level of intrusion. If the level of intrusion can be lowered, an in home safety plan must be implemented.

  5. Assess the level of intrusion for a family interaction plan ensuring meaningful and quality parent child interactions. Supervised visitation must be justified.

  6. Complete a relative search and facilitate important family connections for the child. See Identifying and Notifying Relatives 607-05-35-05-25-01.

  7. Follow PCFA and Case Planning Process 607-05-35-35.