Section 013. Definitions And Abbreviations S Through Z

For the purposes of these rules, the following terms are used: (3-15-22) 01. Safety Assessment. A process and standardized tool for contact between a family services worke r and a family to objectively determine if safety threats, or immediate service needs exist that require further Child and Family Services response. (3-15-22) 02. Safety Plan. Plan developed by the department and a family that assures the immediate safety of a child. (7-1-25) 03. Sibling. One (1) of two (2) or more persons who shares the same biological or adoptive mother o r father, or both. Siblings may be full-siblings or half-siblings. Siblings include those children who would b e considered a sibling if not for the disruption in parental rights due to termination of parental rights or the death of a parent. (3-15-22) 04. Tribal Court. A court with jurisdiction over child-custody proceedings and which is either a Cour t of Indian Offenses, a court established and operated under the code or custom of an Indian tribe, or any other administrative body of a tribe vested with authority over child custody proceedings. (7-1-25) 05. Voluntary Services Agreement. A written and executed agreement between the department and parents or legal guardians regarding the provision of voluntary foster care placement of a child and includes areas of concern, desired results, and task responsibility. (7-1-25) 06. Withholding of Medically Indicated Treatment. Withholding of medically indicated treatment a s defined by 42 U.S.C. 5106g(a)(5). (7-1-25) 014. -- 019. (RESERVED) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES (Sections 020-239) 020. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS. 01. Initiating Child and Family Services. Child and Family Services are initiated upon referral fo r services that the program is legally mandated to provide or after completion of a written request for services

42 U.S.C. 5106g(a)(5). (7-1-25) 014. -- 019. (RESERVED) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES (Sections 020-239) 020. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS. 01. Initiating Child and Family Services. Child and Family Services are initiated upon referral fo r services that the program is legally mandated to provide or after completion of a written request for services. Effort s will be made to identify any Indian children in the family and all possible tribes in which a child may be a member o r eligible for membership. (7-1-25) a. A screening is conducted to determine service needs and safety threats that can be addresse d through Child and Family Services. (7-1-25) b. Upon referral or application for services, the family services worker must inform the family that: (7-1-25) i. They have the right to accept or reject services offered by the department, except those service s imposed by law or by a court order; (7-1-25) ii. Fees may be charged for certain services, and that the parent(s) has the financial responsibility fo r the child in care; (7-1-25) iii. They have the right to pursue an administrative appeal of any decision of Child and Famil y Services relating to them, including any decision not to provide services or to discontinue services; the department’ s failure to act upon a referral or request for services within thirty (30) days; or a decision to remove a child from a n alternate care placement unless court-ordered or court-authorized. (7-1-25) 02. Individual Authorized to Request Voluntary Services. Requests for voluntary services must b e made by a parent or an authorized representative. (7-1-25) 021. -- 029. (RESERVED)