Transfers of Child. Excluding any time periods scheduled for planned respite and in response to an emergency situation where the Child is in need of respite (as defined by DCS Policy), the Contractor may transfer any Child to a different licensed xxxxxx home for a period of up to twenty-four
Transfers of Child. Excluding any time periods scheduled for planned respite and in response to an emergency situation where the Child is in need of respite (as defined by DCS Policy), the Contractor may transfer any Child to a different licensed xxxxxx home licensed at the same level as the current xxxxxx home or a licensed residential respite program for a period of up to twenty-four (24) hours; or if during a weekend or holiday, until the start of the next state of state business day. Such transfers shall be at no additional cost to DCS. DCS shall be notified prior to the emergency respite if at all possible, but at least within four (4) hours. For planned and emergency respite, Contractor is responsible for locating the appropriate respite home. If the Child has a placement disruption and is in need of a new placement, the Contractor must notify and request approval of the Placing Agency prior to such placement. When seeking DCS approval, the Contractor must present evidence that Contractor’s staff used all avenues to preserve the placement. Before implementing an approved transfer to a different agency, the Contractor will consult with the receiving agency to promote a successful transition for the Child and to maintain continuity of the specialized services and care unique to the Child.
Transfers of Child. Excluding any time periods scheduled for planned respite and in response to an emergency situation where the Child is in need of respite (as defined by DCS Policy), the Contractor may transfer any Child to a different licensed xxxxxx home for a period of up to twenty-four (24) hours; or if during a weekend or holiday, until the start of the next state of state business day. Such transfers shall be at no additional cost to DCS. The Contractor shall notify the Placing Agency as soon as possible of the emergency situation. The Contractor shall attempt to locate a home as similar to the current xxxxxx home as possible that can meet the needs of the Child. DCS shall be notified prior to the emergency respite if at all possible, but at least within four (4) hours. For planned and emergency respite, the Contractor is responsible for locating the appropriate respite home. If the Child has a placement disruption and is in need of a new placement, the Contractor must notify and request approval of the Placing Agency prior to such placement. When seeking DCS approval, the Contractor must present evidence that Contractor’s staff used all avenues to preserve the placement. Before implementing an approved transfer to a different agency, the Contractor will consult with the receiving agency to promote a successful transition for the Child and to maintain continuity of the specialized services and care unique to the Child.
Transfers of Child. Excluding any time periods scheduled for planned respite and in response to an emergency situation where the Child is in need of respite (as defined by DCS Policy), the Contractor may transfer any Child to a different licensed xxxxxx home for a period of up to twenty-four (24) hours; or if during a weekend or holiday, until the start of the next state business day. Such transfers shall be at no additional cost to DCS. The Contractor shall notify the Placing Agency as soon as possible of the emergency situation. The Contractor shall attempt to locate a home as similar to the current xxxxxx home as possible that can meet the needs of the Child.
Transfers of Child. Excluding any time periods scheduled for planned respite and in response to an emergency situation where the Child is in need of respite (as defined by DCS child welfare policy), the Contractor may transfer any Child to a different licensed xxxxxx home for a period of up to twenty-four (24) hours; or if during a weekend or holiday, until the start of the next state business day. Such transfers shall be at no additional cost to DCS. The Contractor shall notify the Placing Agency as soon as possible of the emergency situation. The Contractor shall attempt to locate a home as similar to the current xxxxxx home as possible that can meet the needs of the Child. DCS shall be notified prior to the emergency respite if at all possible, but at least within four (4) hours. For planned and emergency respite, the Contractor is responsible for locating the appropriate respite home. Contractor may make a request of the Placing Agency for a referral for services to support the xxxxxx family and prevent disruption of the Child’s placement. If the Contractor determines that the Child can no longer be served in the Contractor’s licensed xxxxxx home, the Contractor must notify and request approval of the Placing Agency prior to moving the Child. This includes moves between xxxxxx homes licensed by the Contractor. When seeking Placing Agency approval, the Contractor must present evidence that the Contractor’s staff used all avenues to preserve the placement in the program. The Contractor shall give thirty (30) days’ notice whenever possible to allow the Placing Agency adequate time to find an appropriate placement. As youth transition to different agencies or providers, the Contractor shall consult with the receiving agency or Placing Agency to promote a successful transition for the Child and to maintain continuity of the specialized services and care unique to the Child.
Transfers of Child. Excluding any time periods scheduled for planned respite and in response to an emergency situation where the Child is in need of respite (as defined by DCS Child Welfare Policy), the Contractor may transfer any Child to a different licensed xxxxxx home for a period of up to twenty-four (24) hours; or if during a weekend or holiday, until the start of the next State business day. Such transfers shall be at no additional cost to DCS. The Contractor shall notify the Placing Agency as soon as possible of the emergency situation. The Contractor shall attempt to locate a home as similar to the current xxxxxx home as possible that can meet the needs of the Child. DCS shall be notified prior to the emergency respite, if at all possible, but at least within four (4) hours. For planned and emergency respite, the Contractor is responsible for locating an appropriate respite home. For planned respite, the Contractor shall ensure: (a) the involved respite caregiving xxxxxx parent(s) is/are: (a) informed of all needed information concerning the Child(ren) involved; (b) capable of providing the level of supervision required for the Child(ren); and (c) paid for the provision of respite care. Contractor may make a request of the Placing Agency for a referral for services to support the xxxxxx family and prevent disruption of the Child’s placement. If the Contractor determines that the Child can no longer be served in the Contractor’s licensed xxxxxx home, the Contractor must notify and request approval of the Placing Agency prior to moving the Child. This includes moves between xxxxxx homes licensed by the Contractor. When seeking Placing Agency approval, the Contractor must present evidence that the Contractor’s staff used all avenues to preserve the placement in the program. The Contractor shall give thirty (30) days’ notice whenever possible to allow the Placing Agency adequate time to find an appropriate placement. As youth transition to different agencies or providers, the Contractor shall consult with the receiving agency or Placing Agency to promote a successful transition for the Child and to maintain continuity of the specialized services and care unique to the Child.
