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Sec. 4. A child's case plan must be set out in a form prescribed by
the division of family and children that meets the specifications set
by 45 CFR 1356.21. The case plan must include a description and
discussion of the following:
(1) A permanent plan for the child and an estimated date for
achieving the goal of the plan.
(2) The appropriate placement for the child based on the child's
special needs and best interests.
(3) The least restrictive family-like setting that is close to the
home of the child's parent, custodian, or guardian if
out-of-home placement is recommended. If an out-of-home
placement is appropriate, the county department shall consider
whether a child in need of services should be placed with the
child's suitable and willing blood or adoptive relative caretaker,
including a grandparent, an aunt, an uncle, or an adult sibling,
before considering other out-of-home placements for the child.
(4) Family services recommended for the child, parent,
guardian, or custodian.
(5) Efforts already made to provide family services to the child,
parent, guardian, or custodian.
(6) Efforts that will be made to provide family services that are
ordered by the court.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.
Last modified: May 24, 2006