For relatives or fictive kin caregivers choosing option 1 (relative or fictive kin is granted custody, guardianship, or power of attorney (POA));
The SSW:- Follows guidelines for case planning as outlined in SOP Chapter 3;
- Follows guidelines for home visits as outlined in SOP Chapter 3;
- Continuously assesses the safety of the child in the home and any identified high risk patterns of behavior of the caregiver;
- Provides or facilitates access to supportive services for the relative or fictive kin caregiver and the child to prevent placement disruption;
- Completes the following tasks every six (6) months of the child's placement with the relative or fictive kin caregiver who has custody of the child: 1
- Facilitates a meeting to review the child's case plan and placement;
- Determines, with the family team, if permanent relative or fictive kin placement is in the best interest of the child;
- Prepares a court recommendation pertaining to the permanent custody of the child when applicable; and
- Requests that the case be re-docketed for court action to determine permanent custody pursuant to KRS 620.027.
- Closes the case with the relative or fictive kin caregiver and child when:
- Permanent custody has been granted to the relative or fictive kin caregiver;
- The child has achieved reunification, guardianship, power of attorney, or other permanency; or
- Once the petition has been filed by a relative or fictive kin caregiver and the court declines to grant permanent custody, unless family has ongoing service needs.
- Develops an aftercare plan with the relative or fictive kin caregiver outlining community supports, including contact information for the Kinship Support Hotline and KY FACES. 2