Section 316.80  Caseworker Responsibilities at the Administrative Case Review

The caseworker's responsibilities at the administrative case review will be to:

a)         present a completed service plan, based on the assessment and developed in collaboration with the family;

b)         present a recommendation regarding the permanency goal;

c)         report on the placement, best interests, health, safety, and well-being of the child;

d)         report on the progress of the parent to date toward changing the behaviors and conditions that require the child to be in out-of-home care;

e)         provide a statement as to whether the child can return home, and, if so, when and with what supports;

f)          provide the casework rationale and supporting documentation for all decisions and recommendations.