Common use of Action Steps Clause in Contracts

Action Steps. Currently included in KCF II – 1. RFP for statewide ▇▇▇▇▇▇ parent recruitment (Section 24.1.1) 2. Require multi-disciplinary case staffings for children in four or more placements (Section 6.1.1) 3. Implement strategies to increase appropriate matching between children and caregivers at time of initial placement (Section 6.2.4, beginning in December 2004 and fully implemented by June 2007) 4. Develop and implement policy to provide emergency respite to licensed ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care and relative caregivers to prevent disruption (Section 6.1.2(a)) 5. Complete implementation plan for 2003 legislation to increase educational stability of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ children (HB 1058). Complete and implement agreements with school districts, addressing transportation issues for children transferring schools upon placement or move between placements (Section 15.1.4) 6. Increase the appropriate use of kinship care (Sections 20.1.1 – 21.1.2) 7. Revise and implement policy and procedure to provide for the involvement of children and parents in assessments, development of case plans and major decisions (including changes in placement) (Section 13.1.1.) Additional action steps to be incorporated into KCF II – 8. Develop and implement annual local office and/or regional, plans for the recruitment and retention of ▇▇▇▇▇▇ homes that specifically assess the need for and availability of placement for children with special needs, and for respite (especially for adolescents). Such plans shall specify the recruitment activities targeted at increasing the number of such homes. The plans shall contain numerical targets for increases each year in the number of homes in the special populations of children listed above, beginning in July 2005 until the target identified in the plans is met. 9. Develop a plan by June 30, 2005 for Panel review and approval to reduce caseloads to COA standards. 10. Notify child’s representative (attorney/GAL/CASA) prior to placement move, except in emergencies. When a move has been made based on an emergency, the child’s representative will be notified on the next business day. 11. A history of the child’s placements will be reported to the Juvenile Court at each dependency review hearing as part of the child’s Individual Safety and Service Plan (ISSP). 12. Consistent with the outcomes and benchmarks in Section IV.2, develop and begin to implement pilot programs in at least 3 sites providing therapeutic ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care using effective, evidence-based models of care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. (By June 2005 develop RFP, award contracts and begin implementation of pilot projects) 13. Implement strategies to increase appropriate matching between children and caregivers for children who need to be replaced. (Beginning by December 2006 and fully implemented by June 2008) 14. Develop a plan for Panel review and approval, with input from Plaintiffs, to provide multidisciplinary and/or case staffings for children in 3 or more placements. (Plan developed by January 15, 2005)