4.1  Emergency Foster/Group Homes:

1. The Circuit Manager, or designee, will develop foster homes to provide emergency placement services only to children placed in the custody of the Division (includes subsidized foster homes).

Related Subject:  Section 6, Chapter 3, Resource Family Assessment and Licensing Process

2. Develop private agency facility (group or residential) to provide emergency services under contract to Children’s Division (CD).
3. Arrange for court facility to accept emergency placement of children in custody of CD.
4. Develop and complete agreement on procedure for referrals.
5. Complete SS-60, Vendor Resource Form.
6. Obtain signed "Contract for the Purchase of Foster Care Services" annually.
7. Complete Form DBF-14 for monthly subsidy or contractual payment above and beyond child-specific board payment.
8. The Children Service Worker will maintain schedule and availability of slots in emergency homes as well as a log of children placed with emergency foster home (CW-104).  Record use of home in case record every three months.

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

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