Definitions, Application Procedures for Readmission to Extended Foster Care, Appeals, Case Management Services For Young Adults in Extended Foster Care, Judicial Interaction, Discharge from Program

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-41.001Definitions

65C-41.002Application Procedures for Readmission to Extended Foster Care

65C-41.003Appeals

65C-41.004Case Management Services For Young Adults in Extended Foster Care

65C-41.005Judicial Interaction

65C-41.006Discharge from Program

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 41 No. 143, July 24, 2015 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

 

65C-41.001 No change

 

65C-41.002 Application Procedures for Readmission to Extended Foster Care.

(1) Applications for readmission must be readily available to young adults. The application form to be used is “Application for Readmission into Extended Foster Care,” CF-FSP 5377, May 2015, incorporated by reference, and available at www.dcf.state.fl.us/dcfforms/Search/DCFFormSearch.aspx.  A community-based care lead agency may add its logo to form CF-FSP 5377.

(2) through (5)(b) No change.

(5)(c) If the decision is to deny the application for extended foster care, the community-based care agency shall provide a “Notice of Denial for Readmission into Extended Foster Care,” CF-FSP 5410, May 2015, incorporated by reference and available at www.dcf.state.fl.us/dcfforms/Search/DCFFormSearch.aspx , and an “Application for Aftercare Services,” CF-FSP 5391, May 2015, incorporated by reference in Rule 65C-42.002, F.A.C. , and available at www.dcf.state.fl.us/dcfforms/Search/DCFFormSearch.aspx. A community-based care lead agency may add its logo to form forms CF-FSP 5391 and CF-FSP 5410.

(5)(d) No change.

 

65C-41.003 No change.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121 F.S.  Law Implemented 39.6251, 39.701 F.S. History–New_____.

 

65C-41.004 No change.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121 F.S. Laws Implemented 39.6035, 39.6251, 39.701(4)(a), F.S. History–New______.

 

65C-41.005 No change.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121 F.S. Law Implemented 39.6251, 39.701 F.S. History–New_____.

 

65C-41.006 Discharge from Program.

(1) No change.

(2) Notice of Adverse Action. The community-based care lead agency shall give timely and adequate written notice to the young adult regarding any decision to deny readmission or terminate participation in extended foster care.

(2)(a) through (2)(c) No change.

(2)(d) A “Request for Fair Hearing,” CF-FSP 5380, August 2014, incorporated by reference and available at www.dcf.state.fl.us/dcfforms/Search/DCFFormSearch.aspx, and “Due Process Rights,” CF/PI 175-74, incorporated by reference in 65C-41.005(3), F.A.C, shall be attached to the notice.  A community-based care lead agency may add its logo to form CF-FSP 5380. 45 C.F.R. §205.10  is referred to on CF/PI 175-74 because the regulation requires states to provide for a system of fair hearings. 45 C.F.R. §205.10,  July 1992, is incorporated by reference and available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/CFR-1997-title45-vol2/CFR-1997-title45-vol2-sec205-10/content-detail.html and www.dcf.state.fl.us/dcfforms/Search/DCFFormSearch.aspx.

(2)(e) through (5)(b) No change.