Who is responsible for that? | Major Medical | Treatment Vs Therapeutic | General Policies | Emergency Procedures |
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Who is the family specialist
Providing support, guidance and insight
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What is a medication log
This form is filled out by the foster parent each time a medication is administered
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What is Therapeutic
A youth in this program will be seen by the family specialist at minimum once per week (and two times per month in the foster home)
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What is two weeks
The amount of notice that should be given for travel and respite requests
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What is AWOL Procedures
A call is made to Berkshire Farm after 45 minutes of the whereabouts being unknown of a youth over the age of 12 or 15 minutes for youth under the age of 12
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Who is the foster parent
Ensuring youth has transportation to all medical, dental, counseling, and related appointments
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A locked box or cabinet out of the reach of children
Where all medications are stored in the foster home
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What is Treatment
A youth in this program will be seen by the family specialist at minimum twice per month (and one time per month in the foster home)
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What is a clothing inventory
This inventory is done at the time of placement and if a youth moves from one foster home to another
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Who is the foster parent
_____ is responsible for ensuring that medical care and treatment is received by a foster youth who is sick or needing medical attention. This includes emergency hospital visits
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Who is the foster parent
Scheduling medical and dental appointments for youth within 30 days of placement
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Who is the family specialist
All medical documentation including discharge paperwork, appointment summaries, and medication logs should be provided to this person
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What is Treatment
A child with a learning disability or who is behind in school would be eligible for this program
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What is a ten day letter
This document must be submitted in order to have a youth removed from your home
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What is Berkshire Farm On-call phone number
_____ should be contacted if the foster parent and foster youth are in a car accident after 5pm and no one is hurt
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Who is the family specialist
Ensuring that appropriate services are identified and arranged to meet the on-going needs of youth in care
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What is the county
Prior to providing youth with new medication or new medication dosages approval from ________ must be sought by the family specialist
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What is Treatment and Therapeutic
Youth in this program require 24 hour supervision, that is, knowing where the youth is at all times and assuring that they are in the presence of a responsible adult.
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What is a safety plan
This document is written and reviewed when a safety concern is identified. This can include youth behaviors, CPS related issues, or safety issues identified by the family specialist or homefinder
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What is False
True or False, a foster parent should ask follow up questions if a youth is disclosing instances of abuse or neglect.
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Who is the foster parent
Ensuring that youth get to and from school if there are delays or disruptions in busing or if youth must be picked up from school mid-day for any reason
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What is Berkshire Farm (family specialist or on-call)
____ should be contacted immediately for any medical emergency
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What is Treatment and Therapeutic
Foster parents of youth in this program are expected to attend and participate in counseling, medical, and dental appointments with the youth
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What is a minimum of 12
The number of hours of training required in order for therapeutic foster parents to be recertified each year
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Who is the family specialist or Berkshire Farm on-call
_____ should be contacted if a youth is displaying erratic, unusual, or excessive behaviors.
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