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Case Plan Worksheet Legal Language

Adult Services

Anger Management: The parent will participate and attend individual or group anger management sessions as recommended. For the duration of the program, the parent will follow all the rules of the program with regards to attendance and active participation. The parent will follow all recommendations made by the program. By the completion of the program, the parent will use non-controlling communication and conflict management techniques as an alternative to violence. The parent will demonstrate appropriate communication without profanity, raising their voice aggressively, and/or violence. The parent will be able to identify at least five (5) situational factors which trigger or contribute to their violent behavior and be able to modify their attitude in relation to others, including their children. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP): The parent will actively participate in BIP. For the duration of the program, the parent will follow all the rules of the program with regards to attendance and participation. The parent will follow all recommendations made by the program for future treatment(s) if necessary. The parent will comply with the terms of any court-ordered injunctions. By the completion of the program, the parent will use non-coercive controlling communication and conflict management techniques as an alternative to coercive control. The parent will also be able to demonstrate at least five (5) situational factors, which trigger or contribute to their coercive control behavior and modify their attitude in relation to their intimate partner and child(ren). The parent will supply the court with proof of completion. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

 

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP): The parent will participate in Child-Parent Psychotherapy. CPP therapy will help the caregiver develop new, supportive ways of interacting with their child after experiencing difficult traumatic events. CPP therapy will assist the child express their feelings through play and will work with the parent to strengthen their relationship with the child. CPP therapy will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated and will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the therapist. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion or termination of therapy. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Child Support: Until relieved by the courts, the parent is responsible to pay child support as required by Florida Statue 61.30, or as otherwise assessed by the court, and to cooperate with the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement. The parent will supply the court with proof of child support.

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Client Contact with Case Management : Until relieved by the courts, the parent is responsible for maintaining face-to-face contact with the assigned case manager for a minimum of once every thirty days. During the monthly contact, the parent should communicate the effectiveness of case plan services and any barriers preventing permanency achievement. Any change to the parent's address, telephone, or other contact information must be communicated to case management immediately. Information obtained during the required monthly contacts shall provide the basis for case decisions and recommendations to the court.

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Clinical Assessment: The parent will submit to a clinical assessment and follow all recommendations including but not limited to psychological evaluation, psychiatric testing, and/or individual therapy, if necessary. The parent will provide the evaluator with all requested information. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Domestic Violence Victims Counseling: The parent will participate in a Domestic Violence-Victims Counseling program and attend all sessions as recommended. Upon initial face-to-face contact with the provider, the parent will sign a release of confidential information form granting the provider permission to release and share information with ChildNet. For the duration of the program, the parent will follow all the rules of the program with regards to attendance and active participation. By the completion of the program, the parent will be able to identify their parent’s coercive control and its impact on child safety. The parent may develop a safety plan with the domestic violence victims advocate to protect him/herself and the child(ren) from future coercive control violence. The parent will also comply with the conditions of any court-ordered injunctions and report violations to law enforcement and ChildNet. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion.

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Family Counseling: The parent will participate in family counseling. Therapy for the parent(s) may focus on areas of parenting techniques, behavior modification, and appropriate family boundaries. The parent will obtain skills that may include describing stages of child development and basic skills needed to care for child(ren) in an age-appropriate manner. The parent should be able to demonstrate at least five (5) nurturing behaviors, which promotes positive parent/child bonding. Therapy for the child(ren) will focus on processing feelings, healthy coping skills, and behavior management. Therapy will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated and/or deemed appropriate by the therapist. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion or termination of therapy. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Incarcerated Parents: Until released by the courts, the parent is responsible to maintain contact with the child via letters and/or visitation as court ordered. The parent is responsible for coordinating with their assigned classification officer to identify and participate in services while incarcerated which may satisfy case plan tasks. Case management will maintain communication a minimum of once per month with the incarcerated parent regarding case related matters.

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Independent Medical Evaluation: The parent will follow all recommendations made by the psychiatrist/physician and take all medications as prescribed. The parent will provide documentation of all medications prescribed directly to ChildNet.  Upon initial face-to-face contact with the psychiatrist/physician, the parent will sign a release of information form granting permission for the psychiatrist to share and receive information from ChildNet. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion or termination of services.

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Individual Therapy: The parent will participate in individual counseling. The therapy may focus on areas of self–esteem issues, stress, trauma, anger management, and/or parenting techniques for the parent to assist them in becoming a positive role model for the child. The parent will address concerns of the Department including but not limited to the following: anger management, domestic violence, parenting, protecting the children, trauma, and substance abuse exposure. Therapy will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated and will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the therapist. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion or termination of therapy. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Individual with 1:1 Parenting Component: The parent will participate in individual counseling with an intensive, one-on-one, parenting component. The therapy will focus on areas of stress and parenting techniques for the parent to assist them in becoming a positive role model for the child. The parent will obtain skills that may include behavior management, understanding child development as it relates to parenting, and basic skills needed to care for child(ren) in an age-appropriate manner. The parent should be able to demonstrate at least five (5) behaviors which promote positive parent/child bonding. Therapy will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated and deemed appropriate by the therapist. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Medication Management: The parent will participate in a comprehensive monthly check-in to assess and monitor their usage of prescribed psychotropic medications. Medication management may also determine the effectiveness of the prescribed medications and provide recommendations on the continued usage of the prescribed narcotics. Medication management will only be terminated when medically indicated by the provider. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion or termination of services. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Parental Fitness Evaluation: The parent will participate and follow all recommendations made by the parental fitness evaluation. The evaluation will determine if case plan services to increase caregiver protective capacities will be a benefit to the parent. The evaluation will also provide a detailed assessment of static and dynamic risk factors regarding the parent’s ability to enhance caregiver protective capacities. Observation of the parent-child interaction may be requested by the court and/or deemed necessary by the evaluating clinician. The parent must follow all recommendations.

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Parenting Classes: The parent will attend, actively participate, and successfully complete parenting classes. The parent will be able to demonstrate non-violent, age-appropriate parenting techniques. These skills will include describing stages of child development, age-appropriate disciplinary skills, behavior modification, and appropriate family boundaries. The parent will be able to identify, describe, and demonstrate at least five (5) nurturing behaviors, which promotes positive parent/child bonding. The parent will provide documentation of successful completion of the parenting course to ChildNet.  A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Psychiatric Evaluation: The parent will submit to a psychiatric evaluation and follow all recommendations made by the psychiatrist.  The evaluation will assess the parent’s possible need for psychotropic medication and medication management.  Upon initial face-to face contact with the psychiatrist, the parent will sign a release of confidential information form granting permission for the psychiatrist to share and receive information from ChildNet.  The parent will provide to the evaluator all requested information. The parent will supply the court with proof of completion and/or termination of services. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Psychological Evaluation: The parent will submit to a psychological evaluation and follow all recommendations made by the psychologist including but not limited to psychiatric testing and individual therapy, if necessary. The parent will submit to a psychological evaluation to assess whether the parent has any psychological concerns.  In particular, the evaluation will assess whether the parent has the symptoms of any specific psychological diagnoses classified in the DSM. The evaluation will describe the general psychological adjustment problems being presented by the parent and how it relates to child safety. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Psychosexual Evaluation: The parent will participate and will follow all recommendations made by the psychosexual evaluation. The evaluation will determine the level of risk for sexual and non–sexual recidivism and recommend the types and intensity of interventions that will be most beneficial for preventing sexual deviancies.  A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Random Drug Screens: The parent shall submit to random drug screens at the request of the Department. The parent will submit to the drug screen within the allotted time of the drug screen referral. The case manager shall make timely referrals and notify the parent of the allotted timeframe for the drug screen. The parent shall have a minimum of (10) random, consecutive, negative drug screens. Non-appearance for a requested drug screen within the allotted timeframe will be deemed as a positive drug screen. In addition, a dilute drug screen will be deemed a positive. If a drug screen result is positive, the parent may be referred for a substance abuse evaluation.

 

Reunification Services: The parent will participate in diversionary services. The service may focus on areas of stress, parenting techniques, household chores, and/or finances (budgeting) for the parent to assist them in successful reunification. The parent will sign a release of information form granting the provider permission to release and share information with ChildNet. Services will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the provider. The parent will supply ChildNet with proof of completion and/or termination of services. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Stable Housing and Income: The parent will maintain safe and stable housing, free of hazardous conditions, with all functioning household utilities. The parent is required to provide documentation of a lease or mortgage to the case manager. The parent is to supply at least six (6) consecutive months of income from an employer. The parent may choose to participate in the Workforce Development Center program or similar program to enhance their employability skills. The program may assist the parent with gaining occupational training, GED preparation, employability skills development, and career selection guidance; parents must provide proof of participation and compliance of program requirements. To note, this task has no specific provider assigned.

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Substance Abuse Assessment: The parent will undergo a complete substance abuse evaluation. The parent will follow all treatment recommendations including but not limited to out-patient, detoxification services, in-patient, and/or residential program.  For the duration of any recommended substance abuse treatment program, the parent will follow all program rules such as abstaining from consumption of alcohol and/or other mood-altering chemicals. If recommended, the parent will attend NA/AA and provide proof of attendance to the case manager. The parent will supply ChildNet with proof of completion. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Triple P Parenting: The parent will actively participate and will follow all recommendations made by Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. The parent will supply ChildNet with proof of completion and/or termination of services.  (Insert Level info from below)

  • Level 3: targets children with mild to moderate behavior difficulties (tantrums, fighting with siblings) and includes active skills training that combines advice with rehearsal and self-evaluation to teach parents how to manage these behaviors.

  • Level 4: intensive strategy for parents of children with more severe behavior difficulties (aggressive or oppositional behavior), is designed to teach positive parenting skills and their application to a range of target behaviors, settings, and children.

  • Level 5: enhanced behavioral family strategy for families in which parenting difficulties are complicated by other sources of family distress (relationship conflict, parental depression, or high levels of stress). Program modules include practice sessions to enhance parenting skills, mood management strategies, stress coping skills, and partner support skills.

Child Services

Academic Success: The Department will ensure that the child has ample services made available to lessen school absences, tardiness, and improve overall academic performance. This is to include, but not limited to: academic tutors, appointment of an education surrogate, and/or assistance with school transportation. The child may be referred for an assessment to determine specific academic interventions to enhance academic success: Early Steps (birth to 36 months), Child Find (37 months to school entry), or an I.E.P (school-aged).  

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Behavior Analysis: The caregiver and child will participate in a behavioral analysis assessment to create a practical and applicable plan on how to meet the needs of the family dynamic. The behavioral analyst may incorporate a specified plan on how to parent and discipline the child in the home, school, and/or community settings. The caregiver will use the behavioral analyst’s skills to decrease the child’s maladaptive behaviors and increase the child’s age-appropriate behaviors. The caregiver must be able to demonstrate comprehensive usage of the behavioral services plan. Services will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the behavioral analyst and will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated. 

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Childcare: Unless exempted by the court, the caregiver must ensure that each child, aged zero to school entry, is enrolled in licensed early education or childcare services. The caregiver must ensure the child attends childcare on all school approved days. The case manager shall ensure that the operator of the licensed early education or childcare program is aware of the requirements of the Rilya Wilson Act. The case manager will comply with all requirements of the Rilya Wilson Act including making a required face-to-face visit after two unexcused or seven consecutive excused absences. If the child is reported missing, the case manager will report the child as a missing child to law enforcement, notify all parties to the case, and take the necessary actions to locate the child pursuant to the procedures for locating missing children. A childcare referral has been made.

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CAT Team (Community Action Treatment Team): CAT Teams provide comprehensive, intensive, and community-based mental health services to families with a child at risk of out-of-home placement. CAT Team services are tailored to the specific strengths and needs of each child and family. In-home treatment services may include therapy services, behavioral modification, peer support, medication, short-term respite, and support groups to address behavioral health and/or substance misuse concerns of the child. As needed, the CAT Team may also provide crisis intervention to address immediate mental health emergencies and stabilize a child in crisis. Services will remain in place until therapeutically indicated. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Extracurricular Activities: The child will be offered extracurricular activities within the community. The caregiver will ensure that the child attends and actively participates with all extracurricular activities. Some extracurricular activities may include but are not limited to: music, art, dance, cheerleading, drama, group sports, and/or eSports. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Grief Counseling: The Department will ensure that the child engages in grief counseling. The therapy will be tailored to address the trauma occurred directly and/or indirectly from the loss of the loved one. Treatment will be specifically tailored to the child’s needs. Grief counseling treatment may incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques to address other issues stemming from the trauma led by the loss of a loved one. Grief counseling will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated and will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the therapist. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Individual Therapy: The Department will ensure that the child engages in individual play therapy to assist them in processing historical and/or current family issues. Therapy will also explore trauma related directly and/or indirectly to the trauma of the maltreatment in a therapeutic setting. Therapy for the child will focus on processing feelings, healthy coping skills, self-care, and coping with trauma. Therapy will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the therapist and will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Life Skills and Assessment: The child will be assessed for independent living skills via an assessment/evaluation (Ansell Casey, Casey Life Skills, or similar). The child will be assessed for independent living skills and the results will be discussed with the child, caregiver, and all relevant parties. At a minimum, the child, caregiver, and case manager will create a “normalcy plan” for the child; this plan will lineate the child’s responsibilities, curfew, and other typical age-appropriate activities. The child will attend, participate, and complete independent living workshops. Independent living skills workshops should include but are not limited to, household skills, money management, self-care skills, social development, and work/study skills. 

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Medical/Dental/Mental Health: The caregiver will ensure the child receives appropriate medical, dental, and/or mental health services. The caregiver will follow all recommendations made by the pediatrician, dentist, and/or mental health provider. The caregiver will provide case management with copies of immunizations, physicals, well check-ups, sick visits, emergency room/ walk-in clinic discharge forms, and/or dental visits documentation. The child will complete a CBHA and follow all recommendations. CBHA recommendations will be included in the case plan and referrals for services will be placed by the case manager.

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Mentor: The child will be referred for a mentor via a community mentorship program. The child will attend, participate, and complete all mentor activities. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly. 

 

Neurological Evaluation: The child will submit to a neurological evaluation to assess whether the child has neurological concerns. In particular, the evaluation will assess whether the child has the symptoms of any specific neurological diagnoses. The evaluation should also describe the general neurological concerns being presented by the child to better understand the child's cognitive functioning as related to their behavior. All recommendations made within the evaluation must be included in the case plan. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Occupational Therapy: The child will be provided an occupational therapy assessment that will assess fine motor skills (dressing, writing), gross motor skills (running, balancing), and/or visual perception skills (hand eye coordination).  This assessment will determine delays or limitations within the child’s areas of fine motor skills, cognitive skills, social development, and/or self-care routines and the necessary intervention/treatment will be provided. The caregiver must follow all recommendations. To note, parent/caregiver participation may be required. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Psychological Evaluation: The child will submit to a psychological evaluation to assess whether the child has psychological concerns. In particular, the evaluation will assess whether the child has the symptoms of any specific psychological diagnoses classified in the DSM. The evaluation should also describe the general psychological adjustment problems being presented by the child. All recommendations made within the evaluation must be included in the case plan. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Sexual Abuse Counseling: The child will participate in counseling with a specialization in sexual abuse. The therapy will be tailored to address the trauma occurred directly and/or indirectly from the sexual abuse. Treatment will be specifically tailored to the child’s needs. Sexual abuse treatment may incorporate a variety of therapeutic techniques to address other issues stemming from the trauma led by the sexual abuse. Therapy will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the therapist and will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

 

Speech Therapy: If necessary, speech services will begin with an initial screening for communication and swallowing disorders and continue with assessment, diagnosis, consultation, intervention, and treatment. The speech evaluation will assist the child's speech strengths and needs; the speech assessor may identify specific recommended referrals for the child/family. The caregiver must follow all recommended referrals. To note, parent/caregiver participation in this process may be required. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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Substance Abuse Assessment: The child will undergo a complete substance abuse evaluation. The child will follow all treatment recommendations including but not limited to out-patient, detoxification services, inpatient, and/or residential program.  For the duration of any recommended substance abuse treatment program, the child will follow all program rules such as abstaining from consumption of alcohol and/or other mood-altering chemicals. If recommended, the child will attend NA/AA and the child’s caregiver will provide proof of attendance to the case manager.

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Targeted Case Management: A specialized targeted case manager will link and/or refer the child and their families to a variety of community resources. The targeted case manager may refer the family to traditional or non-traditional mental health, family support, physical health, education, legal, and/or social services. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

Adoption Services

Adoption: If the goal of adoption is appropriate, the Department will initiate legal proceedings to terminate parental rights. The Department will identify and approve an adoptive family for the child. If the child does not currently reside in a permanent home, the Department will pursue all reasonable efforts to finalize a stable, nurturing, and permanent placement for the child prior to termination of parental rights. The efforts to secure the child’s “forever home” will include but are not limited to the following: child-specific recruitment efforts and the use of state, regional, and national adoption exchanges. The Department will gather information regarding the child's culture and all pertinent family history. The Department will prepare the child for adoption, prepare a Life Book, and work with the caregiver(s) to finalize adoption.

 

Adoption Competent Therapy: The Department will ensure that the child engages in individual therapy with an adoption competent therapist. Therapy will explore trauma and adoption clinical indicators in a therapeutic setting. Therapy for the child will focus on processing trauma, adoption-related loss, and the psychological benefits and risks associated with adoption. Therapy will remain in place until deemed appropriate by the therapist and will only be terminated when therapeutically indicated. A referral has been made; if you do not hear from the provider, please contact the provider directly.

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