18 Miss. Code. R. 6-1-D-X
In developing a plan for case closing when the child is being reunited with his/her family, the COR worker should:
* Assess with the family their readiness for the return of the child.
* Determine with the family a time frame for return. . This might include longer and more frequent visits to the home by the COR/COS Worker.
* Involve the Resource Family to achieve a smooth transition.
* Plan with the family for an FTM, identifying those persons who should be invited.
* Facilitate the FTM in the development of the post-placement plan.
* Secure court approval for the return home; inform the Court of the plan of services to support reunification.
* Make appropriate referrals and ensure all services will be in place at the appropriate time. When a plan to return a child to his/her home or to a relative, the following shall occur:
* A FTM shall be held which shall include:
The purpose of the meeting is to develop an aftercare plan that identifies the services necessary to ensure that the conditions, which lead to the child's placement, have been addressed and the child's safety and stability will be assured. DFCS will take the necessary steps to facilitate access to all services to support the child's or reunification.
In overseeing the delivery of required services when the child is reunited with his/her family, the COR worker should:
* Provide supportive casework services to the family and the child.
* Monitor the provision of services and assess the effectiveness with the family.
* Assess with the family the need for other services.
* Make appropriate referrals as needed.
* Engage family's support network as needed.
* Assess with the family their strengths in maintaining stability and the time frame for case closure.
* Notify all collaborating service providers, including tribal governments if appropriate.
* Inform Court, as appropriate, of plan to close case.
* Terminate relationship with family and child.
* Close case.
18 Miss. Code. R. 6-1-D-X