Planning for case closing:
- is clearly defined and includes assignment of staff responsibility;
- begins at intake; and
- involves the worker, the family, and others, as appropriate.
As a continuing resource for information, crisis management, referral, and support, the organization provides each transitioning youth with:
- a transition plan summary;
- a list of emergency and contact persons; and
- the organization’s contact information.
Upon case closing, the organization notifies any collaborating service providers, including the courts and tribal governments, as appropriate.
The organization that has a contract with a public authority that does not include aftercare planning or follow-up:
- conducts a formal case closing evaluation and assessment of unmet needs; and
- informs the public body of the findings, in writing, as appropriate to the contract and with the permission of the family member.
NA The organization always provides aftercare, or the organization does not have a contract with a public authority.
