N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 437.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 437.4 - Plan Requirement

Districts must include details of their differential response program for children under 12 years of age in their child welfare services plan. Such information must include, but is not limited to the following:

(a) A description of how the differential responses will enhance the ability of the district to reduce the likelihood of the eligible child's interactions with the juvenile justice and child welfare systems in the future and ensure the safety and well-being of the eligible children. Such description should also include how any family needs and concerns will be supported.

(b) A description of how such differential response addresses adverse impacts on marginalized communities.

(c) A description of the assessments that shall be utilized to determine whether services are necessary and if necessary, the least restrictive interventions that meet the needs of the eligible child and their family. Such tools shall include, but not be limited to, assessment of the eligible child's and their family's strengths, concrete needs, and challenges. Such assessments should consider any individualized vulnerabilities and be responsive to the child and their family's culture.

(d) A description of services and supports to be provided to the eligible child and their family to include but not be limited to preventive services, if eligible, in accordance with Social Services Law Section 409-a and 18 NYCRR Part 423, and family support services programs as defined in 458-m as required or available, and how the services will be offered. Services offered through the differential response are voluntary and must be identified as such in the plan.

(e) A description of the process to be followed for how the district will plan and monitor the services provided under the differential response.

(f) A description of the training to be required for staff engaged in implementation of the differential response. This includes training for district and relevant non-district staff who will be working with eligible children and their families. Such description shall include the training for law enforcement within the district whose main responsibilities are juveniles, pursuant to section 840 of the Executive Law.

(g) A description of any additional funding that shall be made available to enhance the differential response.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 437.4

Adopted New York State Register December 7, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 49, eff. 12/7/2022