Assessment of Child and Family in Planned Permanency Living Arrangements 624-05-15-80-10

(Revised 2/10/07 ML #3053)

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ASFA requires scrutiny of every case situation, even if the child has been in the foster care system for a long period of time. It requires agencies to take a new look at the circumstances of each case and to be open to changing the child’s case plan in an effort to provide the child a permanent living situation. Keeping in mind the emphasis in ASFA of safety, permanence, and well being, consider concurrent planning while providing the family services within structured time frames. Begin by assessing the current situation of the child, the child’s family, and the foster family through the Strengths Discovery and Permanency Planning Committee/Foster Care Child & Family Team meeting process. Involve the extended family if appropriate. Consider a relative placement.