Section 16.04.18.411 - SERVICE PLANSExcept for nonaccredited residential schools, an organization must develop and follow written service plans for a child admitted into care.
01.Initial Service Plan. Must be developed and recorded in the child's record within thirty (30) days after admission with the following: a. Identify the needs of the child and family, and provide goals and a time frame to achieve the goals;b. Services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, permanency, and well-being of the child;c. Criteria for discharge and projected discharge date;d. Demonstrate the service plan was developed with participation of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the child. A child may be excluded from participation if they are under nine (9) years old or incapable of understanding the purpose of the planned services; ande. Identify the persons responsible for coordinating and implementing the child's and family's treatment goals.02.Updated Service Plan. Must be updated every ninety (90) days and:a. Document services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, permanency, and well-being of the child;b. Document progress towards achieving the goals in the service plan;c. Demonstrate the service plan was developed with participation of the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, and the child. A child may be excluded from participation if they are under nine (9) years old or incapable of understanding the purpose of the planned services.03.Placements Less Than Thirty Days. A service plan for placements less than thirty (30) days must document the following upon admission:a. The immediate needs of the child; andb. Services the organization will provide to assure the safety, health, and well-being of the child.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.18.411