Foster Care Workers Responsibilities
• Develop a case services plan
The
service plan must contain a written description of the programs and services which will help
the youth prepare for transition to independence or outline his/her ability to take
care of his/her self physically, socially, economically, and psychologically
• Must include youth
The youth must participate in the case service plan and accept
responsibility for the implementation with the assistance of identified
individuals
• Independent Living Agreement
When the
youth becomes eligible for an Independent Living stipend, an Independent Living
Agreement
must be developed with the youth’s participation and signature, and the youth must be given a
copy of the agreement.
• Aftercare Services Pamphlet
When the
youth’s foster care case is closed the foster care worker must give the youth a
copy of the Aftercare Services Pamphlet (PUB 858)