Revised 3-26-10

1.  (a) The Oklahoma Children's services (OCS) contract liaison is responsible for prioritizing referrals for Comprehensive Home-Based Services (CHBS) and Parent Aide Services (PAS) when the contractor is at maximum service capacity and unable to accommodate the referrals received.

(b) When determined necessary by the Child Welfare (CW) worker, CW supervisor, and OCS contract liaison, a CHBS or PAS case nearing completion may be terminated or suspended so a contractor may accommodate a crisis referral.  This is approved only when the family considered for termination or suspension of services has demonstrated protective capacities adequate to keep the child safe in the home.

2.   A referral of lower priority that has been on the waiting list for two months or longer based upon assignment of higher priority cases is subject to reassessment by the contract liaison.  The contract liaison contacts the referring worker to ascertain the current level of risk in the home and whether  the family continues to require CHBS.