Common use of Case Planning Clause in Contracts

Case Planning. Consult with the youth to determine what support services they require in order to meet their needs. • Review the Support Services Agreement Checklist tool 2.2.1 with the youth to determine if they are eligible for support services through an SSA. If the youth meets the criteria in the Checklist: o Ensure the youth cannot live with either parent/care provider/caregiver because of circumstances that would place the youth in need of protection; o Ensure the youth can make decisions and take responsibility for their own behaviour; o Ensure the youth can live independently, or with someone other than their parent(s)/ care provider(s)/caregiver(s); and o Ensure the youth understands their responsibilities under the SSA and Case Plan and is prepared to assume them and sign the SSA and Case Plan. • Refer to the Philosophy of Voluntary Support Services Agreements tool 2.1.1 for a list of the types and extent of services that may be offered to the youth through an SSA. • Advise the youth they may want to include their IGB(s), AAO(s) or other cultural organization representative(s) in the development of their SSA and Case Plan as the IGB(s) may be aware of people, services and programs that may be of benefit to them. o If the youth consents to the involvement of their IGB(s), AAO(s) or cultural organization, meet with the youth and their IGB or cultural organization to develop a clear understanding of the youth’s needs and what support services they require. Consider the input of the IGB(s) or cultural organization as part of the development of the youth’s SSA goals. • Document a summary of the youth’s needs and circumstances in MatrixNT as a Case Note including the following: o Information necessary to plan for the youth’s care; o Information about what services are available from other formal and informal sources such as housing, income support, self-help groups, extended family members, friends, neighbours, the youth’s Indigenous or cultural community and educational and recreational programs that could help meet the youth’s needs; o Whether a suitable out of home placement is required (needs assessed in consultation with the youth and IGB(s), AAO(s) or cultural organization, if applicable), and