If a child or youth is placed in a non-contracted placement, the caseworker must initiate a meeting to create and implement a runaway prevention plan if the child or youth’s behavior warrants the use of one. The caseworker does this within two business days of learning about the child or youth’s behavior. Non-contracted placements include the following:
- Kinship home
- Foster-to-adopt home
- Unauthorized placement
- Any other non-contracted placement
Everyone who participates in developing the plan:
- Signs or acknowledges their agreement with the plan in writing.
- Receives a copy of the plan.
The caseworker evaluates the following each month:
- Whether the plan needs any updates.
- Whether the plan should continue to be active based on the caseworker’s assessment of the feedback from the child, caregiver, and other supportive people in the child’s life.
