The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-28.004, F.A.C., Comprehensive Placement Assessment, to align with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), P.L. 115-123, to ensure all children entering out of home care ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-28.004Comprehensive Placement Assessment

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-28.004, F.A.C., Comprehensive Placement Assessment, to align with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), P.L. 115-123, to ensure all children entering out of home care are assessed for the most appropriate least restrictive placement setting.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Comprehensive Placement Assessment

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.175(5), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.175, FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [e-mail] or [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.