Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-2 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Subject 290-2-5 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS
Rule 290-2-5-.11 - Discharge and Aftercare

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 290-2-5-.11

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) During a child's placement in an institution, the preliminary plans for discharge required by Rule .10(b)5. shall be adjusted according to the child's circumstances. At least three months prior to planned discharge, except in cases of emergency discharges, an institution shall formulate an aftercare plan that identifies the supports, room, board and watchful oversight summary and resources that the child and child's family are expected to need following discharge. When a child is being discharged for placement in another institution or similar program, the receiving institution or program, except in cases of emergency discharges, shall be given at least thirty days notice of the proposed date of placement.

(2) Emergency discharges are authorized when the health, safety and room, board and watchful oversight needs of the child or other children in residence might be endangered by the child's further placement in the institution. At least 72 hours of prior notice of discharge shall be provided to the parent(s) or guardian(s), or placement agency. If such notice is not possible, the reasons shall be documented in the child's case record.

(3) When a child is discharged, an institution shall compile a complete written discharge summary within thirty days of the discharge. Such summary shall include:

(a) The name, address, telephone number and relationship of the person or entity to whom the child was discharged, or the name of the placing agency if discharged to a placement agency;

(b) A summary of all the services and room, board and watchful oversight activities provided for the child to meet assessed needs while the child was in the institution;

(c) A summary of the child's and the family's goals and objectives and accomplishments during care;

(d) A summary of any problems encountered by the child and the family during care; and

(e) A summary of assessed needs which were not met during care, and a summary of the reasons why they were not met.

(4) A copy of the completed discharge summary shall be made available to the child's parent(s) or guardian(s), or placement agency representative when it is completed.

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 49-5-3, 49-5-8.

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