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TREATMENT PLANNING

36-5-3
Treatment Planning Conference

Conference Within Thirty (30) Days A treatment planning conference shall occur within thirty (30) calendar days of the time a case is assigned to a treatment/voluntary services worker or a new case is opened in a treatment/voluntary services unit.
Conference Agenda The treatment planning conference will be a significant precursor to the development of a treatment plan and at a minimum, the agenda for the conference needs to include:
  • reasons for initial involvement
  • synopsis of investigation worker's involvement
  • a general statement of the problem requiring intervention
  • an initial assessment of individual and family functioning including:

    • - abuse/neglect/at risk issues

    - substance abuse history

    - significant medical concerns

    - mental health history

    - current acute or high risk behaviors

  • each child, living in the home, shall be identified and his/her individual needs discussed
  • the family's understanding of the presenting problem(s)
  • child(ren)'s perception of the situation
  • reasons for placement if applicable
  • services such as:

    • - community providers currently involved with the family

    - services needed to prevent placement and/or improve conditions in the home

    - if placement has occurred, services for the child and caretaker in order to maintain that placement

    - services required to facilitate reunification or movement toward a permanent plan.
Who Attends a Treatment Planning Conference The treatment planning conference shall be attended by:
  • the parent(s) or guardian(s). (Every effort will be made to schedule the conference at a time when the parent can attend. When possible, transportation and child care will be provided.)
  • the child, if appropriate
  • the investigation worker, or the worker who provided services to the child and family in their own home
  • the assigned treatment or voluntary services worker and supervisor
  • a representative of any community agency that is to be involved
  • any member of a Regional Resource Group, community consultant or professional (e.g. medical provider, psychologist, etc.) with knowledge of the child or family's problems or services needs. Any such person who may be involved in assessing needs or providing services.
Combining the Treatment Planning Conference and the Case Transfer Conference When appropriate, the treatment planning conference can be combined with the case transfer conference. If this plan is considered, the resulting conference shall be attended by all those individuals identified as attending the treatment planning conference. In addition, the following persons shall receive a written invitation to attend the conference:
  • the parent(s), adolescent child, and attorneys for the parent and/or child
  • any professional (e.g., medical provider, psychologist, community consultant, etc.) who participated in any aspect of the investigation.
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    Note: A copy of this notification shall be filed in the uniform case record.
    Time Frame for Case Transfer Conference The case transfer conference, if required, must be held within five (5) working days of the case being assigned to the treatment or voluntary services worker.

    Connecticut Department of Children and Families Issued: March 1, 1994