INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-1-152.8
Revised 3-26-10
1. Lack of cooperation by the family.
(a) The contract case manager’s (CCM) or parent aide’s observations regarding safety are documented in the record and reported to the Child Welfare (CW) worker, or, in cases closed to CW, to the Oklahoma Children’s Services (OCS) contract liaison, for possible termination of Comprehensive Home-Based Services (CHBS) and Parent Aide Services (PAS) when:
(1) there is lack of cooperation by the family;
(2) impending danger to the child develops or increases and the abusive parent(s) has not developed adequate controls; or
(3) there is new abuse or injury.
(b) Repeated unavailability, significant avoidance, or failure to follow through with the treatment goals, indicate a lack of cooperation by the family. The Child Welfare (CW) worker responds promptly to the contract case manager (CCM), parent aide, or contract supervisor to review current circumstances of the active CW case.
(1) If the CCM is unable to assess safety due to the family's avoidance, the CW worker:
(A) ascertains the safety of the child, if possible; and
(B) advises the court, if a court case exists, when unable to determine safety or when a child is in danger.
(2) The CW worker consults with the CW supervisor regarding disposition of the CHBS or PAS case when the family does not cooperate. If a family team meeting is arranged, CHBS or PAS staff is included.
(3) For closed CW cases, the OCS contract liaison makes the decision regarding early termination and whether further action is required by CW. Consideration is given to effective use of the program as well as safety needs of the child.
2. Termination and suspension of CHBS or PAS. Early termination and suspension decisions are made jointly by CW and contract staff.
(1) Termination is approved when:
(A) the CW worker determines the case is unsuccessful and substantiates such with the CW supervisor; and
(B) a staffing consultation occurs with the CW worker, CW supervisor, and contract staff;
(C) the CCM or parent aide submits the final report on external KIDS (eKIDS), documenting CHBS or PAS termination; and
(D) permission of the court is granted, in cases where CHBS or PAS is court-ordered.
(2) In cases no longer open in CW, the CCM or parent aide consults with the OCS contract liaison regarding early termination or suspension of services. If the child's safety is in question, the OCS contract liaison may request the case be re-opened for subsequent action by Child Protective Services.