214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-10-00-1.16

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 214-RICR-10-00-1.16 - Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Referral

A. The Department promotes, safeguards and protects the overall well-being of culturally diverse children, youth and families and the communities in which they live through a partnership with families, communities and government. The Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) assists the Department by implementing a wraparound approach at the community level for families that are referred for service.

B. The FCCP delivers family supports and services for children, youth and families who are at risk for involvement or, in specified situations, are involved with the Department.

C. Each of the following three populations of children and families is eligible to access services and supports through the FCCP.

1. Families at risk for Department involvement through investigations identifying issues of child abuse, neglect and/or dependency.

2. Families who have received FCCP services and then open to the Department with legal status if the child or children remain home and receive services and if referred by the Department and deemed in the best interest of the family in the sole discretion of the Department.

3. Children, birth to age eighteen (18) years old, who meet criteria for having a serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a diagnosis based on the current edition of the DSM/DC: 0-3.

4. Children and youth experiencing mental health and behavioral health issues or concerns.

5. Youth in the community at risk of becoming involved with the Juvenile Justice system including Youth Diversionary Program and Wayward and Disobedient youth.

6. Youth concluding sentence to the Rhode Island Training School (RITS) who agree to participate, including youth leaving the RITS and youth leaving temporary community placement.

D. The following factors are considered prior to making an FCCP referral:

1. History of case;

2. Similarity of the indicated instances of child abuse, neglect or maltreatment;

3. Progress in addressing the identified issue/in working with community resources, including the FCCP, since the last indication/case opening/removal of a child from home;

4. Protective capacity of the family;

5. Motivation to change;

6. Admission of the presenting issue; and

7. Presence of repeated instances of domestic violence, mental health needs and/or substance abuse needs/relapse.

E. If the caregiver refuses to cooperate with the FCCP and/or does not demonstrate protective capacity, the case is not referred to the FCCP. The Department may:

1. Seek a straight petition if the child can be maintained at home with a safety plan or

2. Seek an ex parte if the child cannot be maintained safely in the home.

1.16.1Client Rights and Grievances Procedures

A. The FCCP Lead will have client rights and grievance procedures in place that ensure that the rights of every client are honored and respected in regard to the client's personal well-being and the provision of services.

1. The client will be informed of client rights and grievances procedures verbally and in writing in a language that the client can understand.

2. If the client does not speak English, a bi-lingual staff person or an interpreter who can effectively and appropriately convey the information to the client, must be provided.

B. The client may appeal an FCCP action or decision to the Department in accordance with § 1.11 of this Part, Complaints and Appeals.

214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-10-00-1.16

Adopted effective 12/27/2018