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SAFETY  @  Y      XXXX'    *jk ddd Xdd Xdd X..,k+ZZ@+  1'pXpX C1OutcomeS1:Childrenare,firstandforemost,protectedfromabuseandneglect. :0pXC C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement: 8  TotalCasesReviewed:50   h   TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplies:47   ( xC  (*]lm ddk+ZZ@k+jk..], ZZ@,FZZ@,FZZ@,ZZ@,rZZ@,ZZ@+  1'X @X @ C1 'X @ C C'Team1 'X @ C" C'Team2 'X @ C" C'Team3 'X @ C" C'ЀTotalNumber 'X @ C" C'TotalPercentage :0X @C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: ' C C'18 ' C" C'14 ' C" C'9 ' C" C'41 ' C" C'87% :0 C" C:PartiallyAchieved: ' C C'0 ' C" C'2 ' C" C'2 ' C" C'4 ' C" C'9% :0 C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: 'C C'0 'C" C'2 'C" C'0 'C" C'2 'C" C'4% :0 C" C:NotApplicable: 'x` !C C'1 'x` "C" C'1 'x` #C" C'1 'x` $C" C'3 'x` %C" C'(x` &C"  (*no dd ZZ@ FZZ@FFZZ@FZZ@rZZ@rZZ@lm..,k+ZZ@+  1'@( &@(  C1 ConformityofStatewidedataindicatorswithnationalstandards:(@( 'C (*]pq ddk+ZZ@k+no..], ZZ@,ZZ@,SZZ@,ZZ@,SZZ@+  1' '  C1 ' (C C'National  ) Standard ' *C" C'States  + Percentage ' ,C" C'MeetsStandard ' -C" C'DoesNotMeet  . Standard :0 /C" C:Repeatmaltreatment ' 0C C'Ѐ6.1% ' 1C C'Ѐ3.22 ' 2C C'ЀX ' 3C C' ?5 4C  C?Maltreatmentofchildreninfoster x` 5 care '@(6C C'Ѐ.57% 'x` 7C C'Ѐ1.55 'x` 8C C' 'x` 9C C'ЀX(x` :C  ( Item1.Timelinessofinitiatinginvestigationsofreportsofchildmaltreatment  < _x_Strength@..@..___AreaNeedingImprovement@..@..  (> Basis:StatewideAssessment @  AccordingtoSRSpolicytheprocessofreceivingandrecordinginformationbyapersonnotauthorizedtoscreenor H0B accepttheinformationasareportisconsidered reception.TheintakeprocessbeginsonlywhenanSRSsupervisoror C designeereceivesanallegationorasuspicionthatachildmaybeachildinneedofcareorotherservicesthatrequiresa D screeningdecision.IntakeendswiththeSRSsupervisors(ordesignees)decisiontoeitherscreenouttheconcernor E acceptitasareportforfurtherassessment. hPF SRSpolicyindicatedthatreportsacceptedforcaseassignmentbytheChildProtectionCentershallbetransmittedtothe H appropriateSRSofficewith2hours.Whenthereportisacceptedandtheofficeisnotopenedforbusiness,theresponse  I timeshallbeginwhentheofficeisnextopenforbusiness. !pJ  P"8K AccordingtoSRSpolicythebasisforscreeningoutanyreportmustbedocumentedonformCFS1001andshalladdress  eachoftheallegationsinthereportandthereasonsthereportwasnotaccepted.Reportsarenotacceptediftheydo  notmeetthestatutorydefinitionofChildinNeedofCare(CINC)orPolicyandProcedureManual(PPM)definitionof  AbuseorNeglect. pX ItistheresponsibilityoftheassignedareaofficetonotifyappropriatepartiesofreportsinvolvingNativeAmerican   Children.   0@..@..0@..@..ThesupervisorordesigneesetsthepriorityforbeginningtheFamilyBasedAssessmentaccordingtothefollowing: X @ 0@..@.. r(43T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0@..0@..@..SameDay!seriousinjuryorinimmediateseriousdanger.Thisincludessexualabuse.Reportsacceptedbythe    ProtectionReportCentershallbetransmittedwithin2hoursofreceipt.   0@..@..0@..0@..@..72hours!Allegationorsuspicionofabuseorneglectnotassignedasamedayresponse.Safetymustbeascertained @(  within72hours.   W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWӀ    0@..@..Exceptionstotheinitiationofinvestigationsareallowedwhensafetyandbestinterestsofthechildareinvolved.   0@..@..Jointinvestigationsaremandatedbystatute(KSA38.1523)whenareportalleges:seriousphysicalabuse,orsexual `H  0@..@..abuseandactionisrequiredtoprotectachild. ( 0@..@..0@..@..Investigationsandassessmentaremutuallydependentpartsofchildprotection.Theinvestigationcomprisesthefact  0@..@..findingactivitiesonwhichtheassessmentisbased. h 0@..@..0@..@..Responsetimebeginswiththetimeoftheassignmentandendswhenthedepartmenthasdeterminedthesafetyofthe  0@..@..childoragoodfaithefforttomakesuchadetermination.Acasefindingshallbemadewithin25workingdaysfromthe  0@..@..datethereportwasacceptedforassessment,unlessadelayisrequestedbydesignatedprofessionals.  0@..@.. 0@..@..SRSpolicystipulatesthatreportsofabuse/neglectofchildrenresidinginaninstitutionoperatedbytheSecretaryofSRS 0 0@..@..orchildrenresidinginaninstitutionoperatedbytheCommissionerofJJAshallbereferredtotheOfficeoftheAttorney  0@..@..Generalforinvestigation.  0@..@.. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatfactorsthatinfluencedecisionmakingregardingdispositionofreportsare: P8 uniquefactsofeachreport;policyguidanceondecisionmaking;theburdenofproofrequiredandvariationsincommunity   valuesandtheeffectofrulingsresultingfromappeals. ! S& X         Basis:OnsiteReview p!X# S;Cedf     'X KC     8" $ Strengths  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0@..@..CasereviewsindicatedthatinvestigationswereinitiatedwithinStatetimeframes.  0@..@..Casereviewsindicatedthatfacetofacecontactsweremadeconsistentwithprioritylevelsassignedtoreports. pX 0@..@..Accordingtostakeholderinterviews,SRShasinplaceinatleastonesiteunderreviewanexemplarypracticeoflaw 8  enforcementbeingteamedwithSRSstafftocompleteinvestigationsofchildabuse/neglect.   0@..@..Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatinonesiteunderreviewthereisachildadvocacycenterthatrespondstoreportsof   sexualabuseinamultidisciplinaryapproachtointerviewingvictims.Includedarelawenforcement,SRS,mentalhealth  x andthedistrictattorney. X @ W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW dAreasNeedingImprovement     ddN  "XX "       mdN Ilicy    XLX XXXXL    R        Timelyassignmentofreportstoinvestigativeworker   R?Jlicy        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0@..@..Casereviewsrevealedthatthelagtimeinassignmentfromreceiptofreportstotheassignmenttotheinvestigative   workerwasbeyondStatetimeframesinsomecases.Forexample,inonecasetherewasan8daylapsefromreceiptof v^  thereporttoassignmenttoinvestigativestaff. >&  W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item2.Repeatmaltreatment   0@..@.._X__Strength@..@..__AreaNeedingImprovement@..@.. ~f  Basis:StatewideAssessment   SRSdoesnotreportaggregatedataonsubsequentmaltreatmentastheagencybelievesthisinformationdoesnotassist  inpolicydevelopment.Theinvestigatingworkerisrequiredtolookuptheoutcomesofpriorreportsuponreceivingany fN report.Repeatmaltreatmentisaddressedintheassessmentofthecurrentsafetyandfuturerisk. . SRSpolicyrequiresthatwhentherearethreeormoreunsubstantiatedreportswithintwoyearsthecasemustbe ! reviewedbyasupervisornotinvolvedinthefindings.  n" Statewideaggregatedatareflectsthat118(3.22%)of3,669childrenexperiencedarepeatincidentofmaltreatment.This "$ dataelementisinsubstantialconformanceasthenationalstandardis6.1%.  TheinvestigationsofchildabuseorneglectinlicensedfacilitiesandhomesareconductedbySRSincoordinationwith  KDHE.Accordingtothestatewideassessment,attimesbothSRSandKDHEfieldstaffareconfusedabouttheirrolesin pX theinvestigativeprocess.Investigationsdotakeplaceandchildsafetyisparamountwiththestafffrombothagencies. 8  SRSidentifiedseveralissuesinthestatewideassessmentthatsurroundsthisagencysabilitytoensurethesafetyof   childreninfostercare.Keyamongthemistheissueofhighstaffturnoveratfostercarefacilities,whichisimpactedby  x thedifficultyofdealingwithchildrenwhohavehighneeds.Thestatewideassessmentindicatesaneedforamore X @ comprehensivetrainingprogram.Itwasalsoindicatedthatongoingsupportiskeytoretainingcapablefosterparents.    Thenationalstandardfortheelement,maltreatmentofchildreninfostercare,is.57%.Kansasaggregatedatareflect   that118(1.55%)of7,609childrenexperiencedanincidentofmaltreatmentwhileinfostercare.Kansasisnotin x`  substantialconformancewiththiselement. @(   Basis:OnsiteReview (  Strengths  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0@..@..Casereviewsrevealedthatrepeatreportsofmaltreatmentduringthereviewperiodwereminimal.Thismaybeinpart H0 attributedtotheFamilyPreservationServicescontractsthatstatestheprovidersareresponsiblefortheprovisionof  servicesfor12monthsfollowingthereferraldate.  .        0   Casereviewsrevealedthatassessmentsofriskappearedtobeappropriate.FamilyPreservationServiceswereutilized  incaseswheretheredidnotappeartobeimminentriskofremoval.However,servicesprovidedhelpedtostabilize hP familiesandreducerisk.0.. .Ylicy        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreasNeedingImprovement  Agencypolicyisnotalwaysfollowedrelativetorequiringthereviewof3ormoreunsubstantiatedreportsina2year P8 periodbyanuninvolvedsupervisor   T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0@..@..Thepolicyrequiringareviewofcasesinwhichthereare3ormoreunsubstantiatedreportsina2yearperiodisgood  " practiceandshouldbefollowedinallinstances.Thecasereviewsfoundseveralcasesinwhichthispracticewasnot p!X# followed. 8" $ W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        Safetyofchildreninoutofhomeplacements  Rc^licy        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsrevealedthattherewereseveralinstancesofmaltreatmentofchildrenwhileplacedinfosterhomes.pX.. .4_licy        0@..W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofSafetyOutcomeS1NotinSubstantialConformity    Ofthecasesreviewed,87%substantiallyachievedSafetyOutcomeS1.Thedataprofilesforthestateindicatedthatthe  x StatewasincompliancewiththeNationalStandardforrepeatmaltreatment.Thecasereviewssupportedthesefindings X @ documentingthatofthe45casesbeingrankedforthisitem,43caseswererankedasastrength.    *st dd ZZ@ ZZ@SZZ@SZZ@SZZ@Spq..,k+ZZ@+  1'@( @(  C1 OutcomeS2:Childrenaresafelymaintainedintheirhomeswheneverpossibleandappropriate. :0@( C C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement:   TotalCasesReviewed:50   h     TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplies:48   ((C  (*]uv ddk+ZZ@k+st..], ZZ@,FZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,'ZZ@,ZZ@+  1' C1 'C C'Team1 'C" C'Team2 'C" C'Team3 'C" C'TotalNumber 'C" C'Total  Percentage :0C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: 'hC C'17 'hC" C'16 'hC" C'10 'hC" C'43 'hC" C'90% :0h C" C:PartiallyAchieved: 'H0!C C'1 'H0"C" C'2 'H0#C" C'1 'H0$C" C'4 'H0%C" C'8% :0H0&C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: ''C C'0 '(C" C'1 ')C" C'0 '*C" C'1 '+C" C'2% :0,C" C:NotApplicable: '-C C'1 '.C" C'0 '/C" C'1 '0C" C'2 '1C" C'(2C"  (0@..@.. 0@..@..Item3.Servicestofamilytoprotectchild(ren)inhomeandpreventremoval  04 0@..@.._X_Strength@..@..___AreaNeedingImprovement@..@.. 6  Basis:StatewideAssessment  P88 SRSpolicystipulatesthataFamilyBasedAssessment(FBA)isthemethodusedforthepurposeofidentifyingthose : servicesnecessarytokeepfamiliesintact,determinethenecessityforaplacement,and/ortoreunitethem.FBAsare  ; requiredforallcasesacceptedforservices.Exceptionsincludethosecasesinvolvinganallegedorsuspected third p!X< partypersonresponsibleforthemaltreatmentorcasesinwhichthemaltreatmentoccurredinafacilitysubjecttoKDHE 8" = regulations.  SRSpolicyprovidesthatacasemaybeclosedifthereisnotsubstantialriskofharm,ifthefamilyisseekingserviceson  theirown,orisalreadyreceivingservicesfromacommunityagency.Accordingtothestatewideassessment pX Departmentpolicyencouragestheuseofcommunityresourcesratherthanstateserviceswheneverthereisnota 8  compellingstateinterestforintervention.Thismayaccountforsmallerpercentagesofcasesbeingopened.   Statepolicyprovidesforareporttoacounty/districtattorneyinallcaseswhereachildappearstobeinneedofcareand X @ theauthorityofthecourtappearsnecessarytoprotectthechild.    FamilypreservationisoneofthestrengthsoftheKansaschildwelfareprogram.Thisprogramstrivestoensurethe   familyisstableandservicesareinplacebeforeclosingthecase.Familypreservationservicesarefrequentlyutilizedfor x`  familiesexperiencingisolatedabuse/neglectincidents,familiesthathaveconcreteneedsorwherethereisparental @(  incapacitation.SRSstaffalsousefamilypreservationservicestoserveasanextrapairofeyesonacasetoensurea   familydoesnothaveunderlyingissuesofchildendangermentundetectedduringaninvestigation.   TheFamilyPreservationcontractprovidesafullrangeofcomprehensiveservicestobuildonfamilystrengthsand `H  addressfamilyneeds.Thecontractorisresponsibleforthedevelopmentofacaseplanwiththefamily,whichisthen, ( submittedSRSwith20daysofinitialcontactwiththefamily.  Asmallnumberofcaseswere openedforservicescomparedtothenumberofcasesinwhichachildabuse/neglect h findingwasmade.Of18,974reportsinwhichafindingwasmadein1999,only28.8%ofthosecaseswereopenedfor H0 services.Theaforementionedpolicymayaccountforthispractice.  0@..@.. Basis:OnSiteReviews   0@..@..0@..@..Strengths 0 0@..@..T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0@..@..CasereviewsrevealedthatFamilyBasedAssessmentswerebeingcompletedwithparentalinvolvement.  0@..@..CasereviewsrevealedthatFamilyPreservationServiceswerebeingprovidedtoprotectchildreninthehomeand p preventremoval. P8 0@..@..Stakeholderinterviewsinonereviewsiteindicatedthatthecommunityknowshowtoaccessmentalhealthservices.   0@..@..StakeholdersidentifiedtheKIDS(KansasInitiativetoDetermineServices)toolasbeingvaluableincompletingthe ! assessmentanddeterminingtheneedforremovalofchildrenfromthehome.  " 0@..@..Casereviewsrevealedthatsafetyplanswerecompletedaspartoftheassessmentprocess. p!X# W=` hp x (#%'0*,.XW 8" $ AreasNeedingImprovement pX 0@..@..R        Provisionofmoreintensivelongrangeservices   R~eso        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   FamilyPreservationistheprimarymodeofprovidingservicestointactfamilies.Duringthecasereview,caseswere  x identifiedinwhichmoreintensivelongrangeserviceswerewarrantedasopposedtotheshorttermFamily X @ Preservation.  .. .eso        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        Assessmentprocess   RCeso        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsrevealedthatassessmentscompletedinonesitetendedtofocusonthepresentingproblemsbutdidnot @(  alwaysaddresssomeoftheunderlyingissues. .. .eso        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW  ProvisionofservicesforSeverelyEmotionallyDisturbedchildren     T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   CasereviewsrevealedthatsufficientserviceswerenotavailabletoaddresstheidentifiedneedsofSEDchildren.This ( wasconfirmedthroughstakeholderinterviews.Stakeholdersexpressedconcernsabouttheadequacyoftrainingin  theidentificationofappropriateservicesneededbySEDchildren... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   Item4.Riskofharmtochild H0.. 0    .. -&B''0*,.X-_X_Strength__AreaNeedingImprovement   Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.&B''XZBasis:StatewideAssessment  hP Thedataprofilesreflectadecreaseinthenumberofreportsfrom1997to1998.Thismaybedueinparttothemove  towardsprivatizationin1996.Inaddition,itisbelievedthatthedatafor1997andpossibly1998reflectsdifficultiesin  transitionfromprevioussystemstothecurrentFACTSsystem.Thistransitionoccurredin1997.Thenumbersincreased p in1999. P8 0    .. 0   Thedataprofilesalsoreflectthatofthe2,433casesopenedforservicesthat16.7%ofthosechildrenweredetermined!.. 0   childreninneedofcareandweresubsequentlyplacedinfostercare. ".. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatincreasesanddecreasesinthenumberscomingintocustodyandoutofhome p!X# placementraisequestionsastowhethertheremovalwasappropriate.Accordingtothestatewideassessmentthisis 8" $ bestaddressedbycasereviewsinwhichtheadequacyofjudicialfindingsandsocialservicestopreventunnecessary  placementaredocumented.  0    .. 0   SafetyPlansaredevelopedinconjunctionwiththechildsfamilyandanyotherpersonsrequiredtocarryouttheplan.pX..  SRSutilizestheStructuredRiskAssessmentTool(CFS2030)asapartoftheFamilyBasedAssessment.Itisrequired   foreachassignedreportinwhichabuseorneglectisallegedorsuspected.Theriskassessmentissentwithin2working   daysofafostercarereferral;orcompletedwithin45workingdaysofintakeassignment,whichevercomesfirst.  x M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZMeso     XX    S&            Basis:Onsitereview    S     ' #    Strengths   T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Safetyassessmentswerecompletedtimelyandsafetyplansidentifiedappropriateinterventionstoprotectchildren.@( .. 0   Inonesite,ateamhasbeenestablishedtocompleteaFamilyAssessmentTeam(FAT)staffingbeforeachildisremoved   orapetitionisfiledincourttodetermineifthisisanappropriatedecision.Documentationfoundincasefiles,aswell   asinformationreceivedfromstakeholders,confirmedtheuseoftheFAT. .. 0   FamilyPreservationandSRSstaffgenerallybeganprovisionofservicesquickly.`H .. 0   StakeholdersidentifiedapromisingpilotprojectthatusessoftwaretocompletetheKIDSformtodetermineifacase ( shouldbeassignedtoFamilyPreservationorSRSstafforbereferredforremovalofthechildfromthehome... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement h R        Utilizationofadditionalservicedeliveryoptions  R        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersidentifiedaneedforadditionalservicedeliveryoptionstoreduceriskofharmotherthanreferraltoFamily  PreservationServices.hP.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofSafetyOutcomeS2!InSubstantialConformity  p 90%oftherecordsreviewedsubstantiallyachievedSafetyOutcomeS2.      " Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH       II.  PERMANENCY    Y      XXXX'0    *wx dd ZZ@ FZZ@FZZ@ZZ@'ZZ@'ZZ@uv..,k+ZZ@+  1' C1 OutcomeP1:Childrenhavepermanencyandstabilityintheirlivingsituations. :0C C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement: pX TotalCasesReviewed:50   h     TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplies:25   ( C  (*]yz ddk+ZZ@k+wx..], ZZ@,FZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,'ZZ@,ZZ@+  1' x x C1 ' xC C'Team1 ' x C" C'Team2 ' x C" C'Team3 ' x C" C'TotalNumber ' x C" C'TotalPercentage :0 x C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: 'X @C C'6 'X @C" C'8 'X @C" C'3 'X @C" C'17 'X @C" C'68% :0X @C" C:PartiallyAchieved: ' C C'2 ' C" C'1 ' C" C'2 ' C" C'5 ' C" C'20% :0 C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: ' C C'1 ' C" C'1 ' C" C'1 ' C" C'3 ' C" C'12% :0 C" C:NotApplicable: ' C C'10 '!C" C'9 '"C" C'6 '#C" C'25 '$C" C'(%C"  (*{| dd ZZ@ FZZ@FZZ@ZZ@'ZZ@'ZZ@yz..,k+ZZ@+  1' '  C1 ConformityofStatewidedataindicatorswithnationalstandards:( (C (*]}~ ddk+ZZ@k+{|..], ZZ@,ZZ@,SZZ@,ZZ@,SZZ@+  1' (  C1 ' )C C'National  * Standard ' +C" C'States  , Percentage ' -C" C'MeetsStandard ' .C" C'DoesNotMeet  / Standard :0 0C" C:Fostercarereentries '`H 1C C'Ѐ8.6% '`H 2C C'Ѐ2.43% '`H 3C C'ЀX '`H 4C C' :0`H 5C C:Lengthoftimetoachieve (6 reunification '7C C'Ѐ76.2% '(8C C'Ѐ50.25% '(9C C'Ѐ '(:C C'ЀX :0(;C C:Lengthoftimetoachieveadoption '<C C'Ѐ32.0% '=C C'Ѐ57.58% '>C C'ЀX '?C C'Ѐ :0@C C:Stabilityoffostercareplacements 'hAC C'Ѐ86.7% 'hBC C'Ѐ64.20% 'hCC C'Ѐ 'hDC C'ЀX :0hEC C:Lengthofstayinfostercare* 'H0FC C'Ѐ 'H0GC C'Ѐ 'H0HC C'Ѐ 'H0IC C'(H0JC  (*Notusedtodeterminesubstantialconformity. J  Item5.Fostercarereentries  0N _X_Strength   __AreaNeedingImprovement     P S&            Basis:Statewideassessment  P8R S    'P    Statewideaggregatedataindicatesthat2.43%ofallchildrenwhoenteredcareduringtheyearreenteredfostercare T within12monthsofapriorfostercareepisode.Ofthesechildren,91%wereintheirfirstfostercareepisodeonboththe  U lastdayoftheprioryearandfirstofthatyear.Therewasanetchangeof1,815childreninfostercarefortheyearunder p!XV review.Kansasisinsubstantialconformanceforthiselement. 8" W 0      .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatperhapsstayinginoutofhomeplacementuntilfamilyissuesareresolvedleads  tosuccessfulreintegrationandareductionoffostercarereentries.Anotherfactorimpactingtheagency'sperformance  maybetheuseofCommunityServicesInterventionfunding. pX S&            Basis:OnSiteReview    SC    ' S    Strengths X @ T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatchildrendidnothavemultipleentriesintooutofhomecareduringthereviewperiod.  .. 0   Casereviewsindicatedthatflexfundswerebeingusedtomaintainchildrenintheirownhomes.Thiswassupportedby   informationobtainedduringstakeholderinterviews.x` .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement   T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenoted. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item6.Stabilityoffostercareplacement  ( __Strength   _X_AreaNeedingImprovement     Basis:StatewideAssessment hP  Ofallchildrenwhohavebeeninfostercarelessthan12monthsfromthetimeofthelatestremovalfromhome,64.20%  hadnomorethantwoplacements.Thenationalstandardis86.7%thereforeKansasisnotinsubstantialcompliancefor  thiselement. p Childrentakenintocustodyareplacedwithaparentorinadesignatedshelter.Sheltersareconsideredaplacement.   TheSAindicatesthatthestandarddoesnottakeintoaccountthatthemove(inexcessof2)maybeinthebestinterest ! ofthechild.Circumstancesofremovalmayrequirequickevaluationandplacementwhenlittleinformationisknown.  " Statusoffendersincludedinthefostercarepopulationoftenrequirefrequentmovesduetotheirbehaviors. p!X#  8" $ SRSexpressesaclearpreferencetocontractorsforchildrentobeplacedinhomelikeenvironmentswheneverpossible  andappropriate.   Lessonslearnedduringthefirst4yearsofprivatizationoffostercareresultedininclusioninthe2000RFPcontracta pX provisionthatnolessthan85%ofchildrenreferredtothecontractorwouldbeplacedinfamilyfostercare.Itwas 8  determinedthatsomecontractorshadbeenprimarilyplacingchildreninresidentialorgrouphomecareandwerenot   orientedtotherecruitment,placementandsupportoffamilyfostercare.   S&            Basis:OnSiteReview  X @ S@    'X     Strengths    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Wherethereweresufficientresourcesinthecommunitythechildrenexperiencedfewermoves.Oneofthereviewsitesis x`  resourcerich,preventingchildrenfromexperiencingmultiplemoves.@( .. 0   Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatthereisanefforttomaintainchildrenintheleastrestrictive   placement. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreasNeedingImprovement h R        Numberofmovesexperiencedbychildreninoutofhomeplacement  R@        M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZMs@     XX    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Informationobtainedfromthecasereviewsrevealedthatsomechildrenhaveexperiencedmultipleplacementsinashort  periodoftime.Fortheperiodunderreview,onechildhad14placementchangesandanotherhad10placement hP changes.Thechildthathad14placementsduringthereviewperiodexperienced32placementsduringthelifeofhis 0 case.Noneoftheplacementsweretheresultofcaseplangoalachievement... M  0XXhx (#%,` X0      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZM @    $,` XX$    DevelopmentofspecializedhomesforSEDchildren p . P8 .        Z@` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XZ0   Duetotheneedsofchildrenwithmultiplepresentingproblems,i.e.,SEDchildren,stakeholdersidentifiedtheneedfor   morespecializedhomestoaccommodatethesechildrentopreventdisruptionsinplacement.!.. .@        0   CasereviewsindicatedthatSEDchildrenwhohadexperiencedmultiplemoveshadnotbeenplacedinspecialized  " homes.p!X#.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW 8" $ Matchingchildrentoplacementsthatmeettheirneeds  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatsomechildrenarenotbeingplacedinhomesappropriatetomeettheirneeds.Thiswas  confirmedthroughstakeholderinterviews. pX.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWRespitecareresourceswithinthehomecommunity   T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersexpressedalackofsufficientsupportsforfosterparents,particularlyforrespitecareinthehome  x community.Althoughthiswasnotseeninthecasesreviewed,thestakeholdersidentifiedthisasaneed. X @.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWProvisionofinformationtofosterparentsonatimelybasis    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Anotebookhasbeendevelopedthatcontainsinformationaboutthechildseducational,healthandsocialhistory.Foster x`  parentsandworkersaretoupdatetheinformationasnecessary.Thenotebookistofollowthechildifthechild @(  changesplacementsorisreturnedhome.Accordingtostakeholdersinsomeofthereviewsites,theinformationis   notbeingupdateorprovidedtimelywhenplacementsaremade. .. -        0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatfosterparentsarenotgivenadequateinformationwhenchildrenareplace,i.e.,medicalor   behavioralhistory.`H .. -@        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWS&            Item7.Permanencygoalforchild   SM@    ']    _X__Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement     h Basis:StatewideAssessment   ̀AccordingtoSRSpolicythefollowingarepermanencygoalsthatmaybeestablishedwhenservicesareinitially  provided: hP WC` hp x (#%'0*,.XW0  0..  MaintainatHome0.. 0  0..  Reintegration.. 0  0..  Adoption.. 0  0..  Guardianshipp.. 0  0..  IndependentLivingP8.. Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XZThedataprofilesindicatethatofthechildrenincare56.3%forFY'98and54.2%forFY'99hadapermanencygoalof ! reunification.  " ?        Seeitem15forrelativeplacement. 8" $ ЇSeeitem9foradoption.  Therehavebeenincreasingpercentagesofchildrenwiththepermanencygoalofguardianship:1.2%in1998and2.1% pX in1999.TheKansasLegislatureestablishedfundingforapermanentguardianshipsubsidyprogramtoassistrelative 8  families.Thisprogramhasbeenimplementedstatewideandproceduresincorporatedinpolicy.   ?@        Kansasdoesnothave longtermfostercareasagoal,althoughthecourtsmayorderthisasagoal.Although  x percentagesaredroppingthedataprofileshowsthat2.7%ofchildrenhadapermanencygoaloflongtermfostercarein X @ 1998and1.2%ofchildrenin1999.    SRSpolicystipulatesthatconcurrentplanningformaintainingthechildathomeorreintegrationandtheterminationof   parentalrightsthroughrelinquishmentorcourtactionmaybeinitiatedwheninthebestinterestofthechildandshallbe x`  initiatedwhencourtordered. @(   Basis:OnSitereview    Strengths `H  M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZMimar     XX    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   TerminationofParentalRightspetitionsarebeingfiledforchildrenincare15of22monthsasconfirmedthrough  stakeholderinterviewsandcasereviews.. 0   Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsindicatedthatpermanencyplansformostchildrenarebeingestablished h throughcourtreviewsthatexceedtherequiredyearlypermanencyhearings.H0..  (44r0   2  "3  0..Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsindicatedthatcaseplanningconferencesareoccurringatleasteverysix  months.Thisreportsfromtheconferencesisusedtoprovideinformationtothecourtforreviewhearingsthatarealso  beingconductedatleasteverysixmonths... ! !W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreasNeedingImprovement 0 R        Goalsettingforchild  R_linq         r(44T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   InterviewswithstakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatedthatTPRisoccurringinsomecaseswhereadoptionisnot P8 appropriate.SomestakeholdersindicatedthatTPRoccurredtooquicklyforsomechildren,thereby,creating legal   orphanswithoutpermanentplacementresourcesorthedesiretobeadopted,i.e.olderchildrenwhodonotwishto ! beadoptedorchildrenwhoareseriouslyemotionallydisturbed. ".. 0   Casereviewsfoundthatidentifiedgoalswerenotroutinelyupdatedforthechildwhentherewasachangeinthechilds p!X# circumstances,i.e.onechildhadagoalforadoptionfor3yearswhenduetothechildscircumstances(andwishes) 8" $ emancipationappearedtobeappropriate... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWM  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZMlinq     XX    R        Implementationofconcurrentplanning   Rlinq        R        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsfoundthatconcurrentplanningisnotoccurringwherecasecircumstances  x warrantthisapproach.Planningissequentialinmostcasesandissometimesnegativelyimpactedbytransition X @ betweencontractagenciesasgoalschange.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWCourtprocess   Rlinq        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Onegroupofstakeholdersindicatedthatchildrenareinlimbotoolong.Theyexpressedconcernthatcourtcasesare @(  frequentlycontinued. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item8.Independentlivingservices    _X__Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p ___Notapplicable  ( Basis:StatewideAssessment   ?        Thepercentagesforchildrenwithagoalofemancipation(longtermfostercare)havedecreased:2.2%in1998and H0 1.9%in1999.Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthattherearefiveindependentlivingcoordinatorsandonestatewide  coordinatorinthestate.Notallyouthinallareasreceivesufficientandtimelyservices.SRSisassessinghow  independentlivingservicescanbeintegratedintostatewideprogramming.  ?linq        S&            Basis:OnSiteReview  0 Sylinq    '0    Strengths:  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthattheindependentlivingassessmentsarebeingcompleted.P8.. 0   Atonereviewsitethestakeholdersindicatedthattheyhadagoodindependentlivingworkerwhoworkedwiththeyouth   andfosterparentstomeettheassessedgoals.!.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW 8" $ AreasneedingImprovement  R        Availability,trainingandawarenessoftheChafeeIndependentLivingProgram  Rlinq        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Accordingtostakeholders,someworkersandyoutharenotawarethatindependentlivingservicescanbeaccessedfor 8  children18yearsofageandover. .. .linq        0   Thecasereviewinonereviewsitedidnotindicatethattransitionalplanningisoccurringforchildrenwithspecialneedsto   preparethemtoliveindependently. x.. .        0   Accordingtostakeholders,IndependentLivingservicesarenotavailableinallareas.X @.. .linq        0   StakeholdersstatedthatsomeFosterParentsarenotreceivingtheindependentlivingtrainingthatisneededtohelp    themworkwiththeolderyouth.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item9.Adoption  x`  __X_Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement     Basis:StatewideAssessment    Ofallchildrenservedwhoexitedcaretoafinalizedadoption57.58%didsoinlessthan24monthsfromthetimeofthe ( latestremovalfromthehome.Thisexceedsthenationalstandardof32.0%.  ?          Thedataindicatethat16.7%ofthechildrenhadapermanencygoalofadoptioninFY98and24.4%ofchildrenhada h permanencygoalofadoptioninFY99.Kansasbelievesthatthenumberofadoptionsreportedinthedataprofilesfor H0 1999isinaccuratebecausetheStatemiscodedcontractagencyadoptions.Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthat  thetransitionofadoptioncontractorsresultedinthelossoftimelinessforadoptionfinalizations.  ?linq        Theadoptioncontractorisresponsibleforthechildscaseplanimplementationuponreceiptofareferral,whichismade hP bySRSwithin72hourofreceiptofanapprovedjournalentryterminatingparentalrightsoracceptanceofrelinquishment. 0 S&            Basis:OnSiteReview    Sblinq    'r    Strengths  " T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Accordingtostakeholders,effortsarebeingmadetoidentifyresourcesviavariousadoptionexchangesincludingthe 8" $ NationalAdoptionExchangethroughthe ComingHomeKansasinitiative... 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatthestatehasanadoptionsubsidyprogramthatsupportstheadoptiveplacementsforchildren  withspecialneeds... 0   StakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatedthatadoptionisidentifiedasagoalandTPRachievedearlyinthepermanency pX process,i.e.somechildrenexperiencedamovetoadoptionwithinthefirstyearofthechildsplacementinoutof 8  homecare. .. .        0   Forcasesreviewedinwhichthegoalofadoptionwasappropriatelyidentified,theadoptionprocesswastimely. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW. ight        AreasNeedingImprovement X @  R        Barrierstoconcurrentplanning     R `         .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderssharedthatthespecializedcontractsareabarriertoeffectiveconcurrentplanning.x` .. . `         W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        Goalsetting   RK`         M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZM`      XX    .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsidentifiedolderchildrenwhosegoalwasadoptionwhodidnotwanttobeadopted.Thegoalofadoption   forthesechildrenhadbeenestablishedmorethantwoyearspriortothereview.`H .. .!`         W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        CourtProcess  Rd`         .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersstatedthattheappealprocessforTPRistakingupto18monthstocomplete.h.. .`         W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        ICPCprocess  R`         .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   CasereviewsrevealedthatICPCprocedurescauseddelaysinplacingchildrenoutofstateinonereviewsite... .`         W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        AdoptionSubsidyProgram 0 R]`         T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthattherehadbeenacutbackintheamountsauthorizedforsubsidy.Increasingly,Medicaidisthe  onlyserviceauthorizedforsubsidizedadoption.p.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item10.Permanencygoalofotherplannedpermanentlivingarrangement    M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZ__X__Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement      "  M`      XX     p!X# S&             Basis:StatewideAssessment    S`     '    KansasincorporatedtheterminationprovisionsofASFAintotheKansasCodeforCareofChildren . Thisincludesa  provisionthatifthecourtfindsreintegrationisnolongeraviablealternative,thecourtshallconsiderwhetherornotthere pX arecompellingreasonsdocumentedinthecaseplantosupportafindingthatneitheradoptionnorpermanent 8  guardianshipareinthechildsbestinterest.   0      .. S&            Basis:OnSiteReview   x S`     '     Strengths    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatsufficientservicesseemedtobeprovidedinthe2caseswhereemancipationwasthegoal.   Thesechildrenwereolderthan17yearsofageandhadinputintotheirindependentlivingplans.Emancipationwas x`  anappropriategoalforthesechildren.@( .. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatthereisasubsidizedguardianshipprograminthestate. .. 0   Stakeholderscouldarticulatethecompellingreasonsfornotseekingterminationofparentalrights.Compellingreasons   werebeingindividualizedbasedonthechildsneedsandcircumstances. .. 0   ThestakeholdersshowedknowledgeandacceptanceofASFArequirements.`H .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenotedh.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofPermanencyOutcomeP1!NotinSubstantialConformity   68%ofthecasesreviewedsubstantiallyachievedPermanencyOutcomeP1.Thestatewidedataindicatorsfromthe  StateProfileexceededthenationalstandardsforfostercarereentriesandlengthoftimetoachieveadoption,butdidnot hP meetthenationalstandardsforlengthoftimetoachievereunificationorstabilityoffostercareplacements. 0 * dd ZZ@ ZZ@SZZ@SZZ@SZZ@S}~..,k+ZZ@+  1'pp C1 OutcomeP2:Thecontinuityoffamilyrelationshipsandconnectionsispreservedforchildren. :0pC C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement: P8  TotalCasesReviewed:50   h     TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplied:25("C  (*] ddk+ZZ@k+..], ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,rZZ@,ZZ@+  1' "  C1 ' #C C'Team1 ' $C" C'Team2 ' %C" C'Team3 ' &C" C'TotalNumber ' 'C" C'TotalPercentage :0 (C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: 'p!X)C C'8 'p!X*C" C'8 'p!X+C" C'4 'p!X,C" C'20 'p!X-C" C'80% :0p!X.C" C:PartiallyAchieved: '8" /C C'1 '8" 0C" C'2 '8" 1C" C'2 '8" 2C" C'5 '8" 3C" C'20% :08" 4C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: 'C C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'0 :0C" C:NotApplicable: 'C C'10 'C" C'9 ' C" C'6 ' C" C'25 ' C" C'( C"  (Q=` hp x (#%'0*,.XQ0    .. 0   Item11.Proximityoffostercareplacement 8 .. 0    .. M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZ_X_Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement       M1`      XX    S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment    SN3`     ' ^3    Thecaseplanrequiresthatchildrenshallbeplacedintheleastrestrictivesettingincloseproximitytotheirownhome  consistentwiththeirneedstoallowforrapidreintegration. x`  0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview(.. 0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Accordingtocasereviewsandstakeholderinterviews,mostchildrenappearedtobeplacedwithincloseproximityto H0  families.!.. 0   Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsindicatedthateffortsarebeingmadetomaintainchildrenwithinthestate."..  (44r0   2  "3  0..Casereviewsindicatedthatcaseplangoalsandtheneedsofthechildwerebeingconsideredwhenplacingchildren # outsidetheircommunity.hP$.. ! !W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement&.. 0    ..  r(44T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenotedp(.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   Item12.Placementwithsiblings *.. 0    .. __X__Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p   ,   p!X- S&             Basis:StatewideAssessment    S)>    '9>    0    .. Fosterhomesareabletobelicensedforamaximumoffourfosterchildrenorsixchildrenincludingtheprovidersown  childrenunderage16.Specialapprovalmaybegivenforanadditionaltwochildrenifnecessarytokeepsiblings pX together. 8  0    .. 0   Apermanencyoutcomeforcontractorsisthat65%ofthechildreninfostercarewillbeplacedwithoneormoresiblingsif .. 0   thesiblingsarealsoinfostercare. x.. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview   .. 0    .. 0   Strengths .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsshowedthateffortswerebeingmadetoplacesiblingstogether,includinglargesiblinggroups.@( .. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthatwhensiblingswereseparated,theagencyhaddocumentedthereasonsforthesibling   separation. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0   AreasNeedingImprovement`H .. 0    .. R        Matchingofplacementresourcetoneedsofchild  RE        -        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatonesitefoundthatsiblingswerebeingkepttogetherevenwhenseparateplacementswould h bestmeettheindividualneedsofthechildren.H0.. -^F        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWY&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH        Resourcesforplacementofsiblingstogether I  YH     XXXX'H    .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatthereareinsufficienthomestoplacesiblingstogether,particularlylargesiblinggroups.hP.. .I        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   Item13.Visitingwithparentsandsiblingsinfostercare .. 0    .. __X__Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p  p   S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment    SM    '"M    SRSpolicystipulatesthatvisitationplansshallbespecifiedanddocumented.Theplanningofvisitationshouldoccur  " duringthefirstcaseplanningconference.Thefollowingpolicyapplies: p!X#  8" $ ZF(T` hp x (#%'0*,.XZ0 ( 0(.(. ( Unsupervisedvisitation!inpersonvisitswhenreintegrationisplannedshallbeatleastonceperweek... ]=` hp x (#%'0*,.(TX]ZF(T` hp x (#%'0*,.XZ0 ( 0(.(. ( Supervisedvisitation!inpersonvisitationwithwhomreintegrationisplannedshalloccuratleasttwicepermonth... M  6XXhx (#%(TX6      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZMQ    *(TXX*    fF(T` hp x (#%'0*,.(TXf0 ( 0(.(. ( Parentchildvisitationmaybelimitedorprohibitedfortherapeuticreasonsorifrequiredbycourtorder.8 .. ]=` hp x (#%'0*,.(TX]0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview   .. 0    .. 0   Strengths .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Accordingtocasereviewsandstakeholderinterviews,policyforvisitationisbeingfollowedforthemajorityofcases.@( .. 0   Casereviewsindicatedthattheagencyencouragesandfacilitatesfrequentvisitsbetweenchild/parentandchild/siblings   infostercare.Stakeholderinterviewssupportedthis. .. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthatothermethodsofcontactwereoccurring,includingphonecalls. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0   AreasNeedingImprovement(.. 0    ..   Conformitytovisitationpolicy    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsfoundthatpolicyisnotalwaysfollowedwithregardtovisitation,forexample,childrenhadbeenplacedin H0 separatehomesindifferentareas.Thegoalwastoplacethechildreninthesameadoptiveplacement.However,the  childrenhadonlyonevisitinaninemonthperiod... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        ICPCprocess hP R[        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   CasereviewsindicatedICPCissuesdelayedvisitationinanotherstate... .\        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0   Item14.Preservingconnections p.. 0    .. _X_Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement       S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment  " SX_lap    ' h_    0    .. 0   Caseplanningconferencesaretheprimaryvenueforassuringthatconnectionsaremaintained.Thechildsfamilyis8" $.. 0   assistedinattendingmeetingsasneeded.Thecaseplanreflectsservicestomeetthechildsspecificneeds.Thechild.. 0   isplacedintheleastrestrictivesettingincloseproximitytotheirownhomeconsistentwiththeirneedstoallowforrapid.. 0   reintegrationofthechildsafelyintohis/heroriginalhome... 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview 8 .. 0    .. 0   Strengths .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Caserecordsrevealedthatprimaryconnectionsandcharacteristicswerepreservedinplacements.X @.. 0   Accordingtostakeholdersandcasereviews,visitswithgrandparentsandotherrelativesarebeingfacilitated.  .. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthateffortswerebeingmadeintwositestokeepchildreninthesameschools.  .. 0   Casereviewsindicatedthatsomefosterparentsparticipatedinmaintainingconnections,suchastakingthechildtohis   church,takingthechildtoschool.x` .. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedtheagencymakesdiligenteffortstomaintainconnectionswiththetribes.@( .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement   .        Preservingconnectionsforchildren `H  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0    .. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatconnectionswithpreviousfosterhomesarenotpreservedwhenchildrenmovetoanew  placement... 0   StakeholdersindicatethatservicesarenotalwaysorientedtotheNativeAmericanpopulation.h.. .`h         Z@4` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XZ0  04..   4.4. Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.4` XZ0   Item15.Relativeplacement .. 0    .. __X__Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement      Basis:StatewideAssessment  0 0    .. ?        Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatthereisanexpectationofthecontractorstoexplorethefeasibilityofrelative  placementasapartofthecaseplanningprocess.Thereisanincreaseinrelativeplacementsfrom7.1%inFY'98to p 12.3%inFY'99. P8 ?Xm         0    .. Thestatewideassessmentidentifiedaneedfordocumentationonconsideration/nonconsiderationofrelativesasa ! placementoptionandthatthisisdoneearlyinthecaserecord.  " 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview 8" $.. 0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsandstakeholdersindicatedthatthereissupportforseekingrelativeplacementsforchildren.Forexample, pX inonecase,theagencyassistedinlocatingalargerhomefortherelativetoaccommodatetheplacementofalarge 8  siblinggroup. .. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthatifrelativesarenotusedasaplacementoption,rationalewasappropriatelydocumented. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0    .. 0   AreasNeedingImprovement  .. 0    .. R        Considerationofthenoncustodialparentforplacement   Rt         0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthattheworkerswerenotconsideringthenoncustodialparentforplacementearlyintheprocess @(  priortoconsideringotherrelatives. .. R        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWNotedconcern   R-w         .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersidentifiedthechallengeofdeterminingthepreferencesinplacementswhenworkingwithblendedfamilies, ( i.e.relativeplacementvs.keepingsiblingstogether... .=x         W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0    .. 0   Item16.Relationshipofchildincarewithparents H0.. 0    .. __X__Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement    ___NotApplicable   S& X             Basis:StatewideAssessment 0 S{     'Xh{    0   SRSvisitationpolicyencouragesthecontinuityoftherelationshipbetweenparentandchild... 0    .. 0   ThefostercarecontractorisresponsibleformakingeffortstopromoteandmaintainfamilyrelationshipsP8.. 0   betweenparentandchild. .. 0    ..  Basis:OnsiteReview   " 0    .. 0   Strength8" $.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthateffortsweremadetomaintainemotionallysupportiverelationshipsinmostcasesbetween  parentandchild,whereappropriate.Forexample,extraeffortsweremadetobringtheparentintothelifeofthechild  inschool,andotherrelevantareas.pX.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement .. 0    .. R        GoalSetting  x Ru         T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   .. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthatinsomecasesthegoalofreunificationwasnotsupportedbyinformationdocumentedinthe    casefileorobtainedthroughinterviewswiththekeyindividualsassociatedwiththecase.Forexampleonechildwas    returnedhomeeventhoughtheparentswereinoppositiontotheplacement.Inanothercase,thegoalwas   reunificationalthoughnoparent/childvisitswereoccurring. x` .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWStatusofPermanencyOutcomeP2!NotinSubstantialConformity    80%oftherecordsreviewedsubstantiallyachievedPermanencyOutcomeP2. `H  Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH       III.  CHILDANDFAMILYWELLBEING  _  hP YɆ      XXXX'hن    /        * dd ZZ@ ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@rZZ@rZZ@..,k+ZZ@+  1' C1OutcomeWB1:Familieshaveenhancedcapacitytoprovidefortheirchildrensneeds./;            :0C C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement: p TotalCaseReviewed:50   h     TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplies:50(!C  (*] ddk+ZZ@k+..], ZZ@,FZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,'ZZ@,ZZ@+  1'! C1 '"C C'Team1 '#C" C'Team2 '$C" C'Team3 '%C" C'TotalNumber '&C" C'TotalPercentage :0'C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: ' (C C'17 ' )C" C'16 ' *C" C'5 ' +C" C'38 ' ,C" C'76% :0 -C" C:PartiallyAchieved: 'p!X.C C'2 'p!X/C" C'3 'p!X0C" C'4 'p!X1C" C'9 'p!X2C" C'18% :0p!X3C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: '8" 4C C'0 '8" 5C" C'0 '8" 6C" C'3 '8" 7C" C'3 '8" 8C" C'6% :08" 9C" C:NotApplicable: 'C C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'(C"  ( Item17.Needsandservicesofchild,parents,fosterparents   __X_Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement     8    Basis:StatewideAssessment    0    .. 0   Kansashasanarrayofservicesdesignedtomeettheneedsofchildrenandfamilies.HoweverdocumentationwasX @ .. identifiedasaclearareaneedingimprovementinthestatewideassessment.Thisincludesdocumentationonhow   parentsareserved,effortstoreintegratechildrenbackintothefamily,visitationandoutcomesandreceiptofservices.   0    .. ThestatewideassessmentidentifiedaneedforongoingtrainingforSRSandcontractorfieldstaffregardingcase x`  planning,familysystemsandfamilycenteredcare.OtherchildwelfaretrainingissueswereidentifiedforSRS,contractor @(  staffaswellasforfosterparents.    S&            Basis:OnsiteReview    S     '    Strengths ( .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsrevealedthatthoroughassessmentswerebeingcompleted.Thiswasconfirmedbythestakeholder  interviews.h.. .         0   Casereviewsindicatedthatinmostcasesthemajorneedsofparents,childrenandfosterparentswereaddressed H0 throughappropriateservices.Insomecasesextraeffortswerebeingmadetoprovideservicesthatwereoutsidethe   normalarrayofservicesfortheidentifiedproblems... 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheStateisintheprocessofenhancingaccesstomentalhealthservices.Thiswillbeginwith  theSEDchildreninOctober.TheremainingmentalhealthserviceswillberolledoutinJanuary2002.hP.. 0   Accordingtostakeholders,theStatehasdevelopedaChildWellbeingstatusreport.Thisiscompletedatsixmonth 0  intervalstocoincidewiththecaseplanningconference.Thereporttracksserviceneedsandprogress.!.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement p#  R        Deliveryofmentalhealth,substanceabuse,andfamilyfocusedservices  % R         T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatedthatonceserviceswereidentified,theserviceswereslowinbeinginitiated.  '.. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatthereisalackofrespitecare. p!X(.. -        0   Casereviewsandstakeholdersindicatedthatneedswerenotmetforchildrenwithseriousemotionaldisorderswhohad 8" ) experiencedmultipleplacements. .. -"         0   StakeholdersidentifiedalackofintensivelongrangeservicesforchildrenwhowereidentifiedasSEDandhad  substanceabuseand/ormentalhealthissues.Thiswasconfirmedthroughcasereviews. .. .        0   Stakeholdersstatethattherewerewaitinglistsforsomementalhealthandsubstanceabuseservicesduetolimited pX availabilityintwoofthesites. 8 .. .         0   Stakeholdersstatedthatcontinuityofservicesishamperedbythecontractualarrangementwiththestate.Forexample   childrenthatareinvolvedincounselingpriortotheagencysinterventionarenotmaintainedwiththesame   counselors/therapist.  x.. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheFamilyPreservationcontractordecideswhowillreceivethementalhealthservicesandthe X @ levelofservicesforfamiliesinvolvedthroughthecontract.Occasionallythisisrestrictedwhentheindividualneeds    moreservicesthanauthorizedbythecontractor.   .. 0   Stakeholdersexpressedconcernaboutthesupportprovidedtosomeofthefosterparentsbytheirworkerandthe   childrensworker. x` .. 0   Somestakeholdersstatedthatservicestoparentswerenotalwaysbeingprovidedasidentified.Thefocustendstobe @(  ontreatmentforthechildwhileexcludingtheparentsissues.Familyfocusedservicesweresometimeslacking.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWItem18.Childandfamilyinvolvementincaseplanning  `H  M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZM      XX    _X__Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p   S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment  h S2     'B    0    .. 0   SRSpolicystipulatesthatcaseplanningconferencesmustbeheldwithin180daysofachildcomingintocare.The.. 0   contractoragencyisrequiredtosubmitacaseplantoSRSwithin20daysofareferral.SRSpolicyalsostipulatesthat.. 0   thechildsfamilywillbeassistedinattendingmeetingswhenneeded,thatthechildsfamilyandthechild(ifage.. 0   appropriate)aretobeincludedincaseplanning.SRSpolicydictatesthatcaseplanninginvolvetheprocessofhP.. 0   monitoring,reassessinganddocumentingprogresstomakedecisionsregardingcasedisposition.Caseplanning0.. 0   occursduringthecaseplanningconferences... 0    .. 0   Basis:Onsitereviewp.. 0    .. 0   Strengths .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsandstakeholdersrevealedthatthemajorityofthefamiliesparticipateinthecaseplanningprocess. ".. 0   Casereviewsindicatedthatworkersmadeanefforttoconductcaseplanningmeetingsinthehomeoftheparent.p!X#.. 0   Casereviewsindicatedthatinsomeinstancescaseplanningwasrescheduledwhentheparentscouldnotmakeittothe 8" $ originalplanningmeeting... 0   Casereviewsandstakeholdersstatedthatmostfamiliesreceivetimelynoticeofcaseplanningmeetings... 0   StakeholdersstatedthatTribalrepresentativesarenotifiedofthecaseplanningconferencesandwereparticipatinginthe  conferences.pX.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement .. 0    .. R        Engagingparentsincaseplanningprocess  x R*         0    .. .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthatstaffneededtrainingonengagingtheparentsandfosterparentsintheplanningprocess.    Parentsarenotalwaysactiveparticipantsintheplanningprocess.  .. .#        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    ..  Item19.Workervisitswithchild  x`  __X__Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement       S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment    S8    'H    0    .. 0   SRSpolicystipulatesthatinpersoncontactbetweentheworkerandchildshallbeatleastonceamonth.Policy(.. 0   stipulatesthatthiscontactmayalsobemadewithaparaprofessionalwhoispartofthechildscaseplanningteam.Ifthe.. 0   contractorisresponsibleforcaseplanning,thecontractorisresponsibleforworker/childvisits... 0    .. 0   IfthechildorparentwithwhomreintegrationistheplanislocatedoutsideKansas,butnotlocatedintheKansasCityH0.. 0   MetropolitanArea,arequestshallbemadetothestateinwhichthechildorparentislocatedtocarryouttherequired.. 0   frequencyofcontact... S& X             Basis:OnsiteReview  hP S)    'X9    Strengths  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatintworeviewsitesworkerswereconsistentlymeetingorexceedingvisitationrequirements p withthechild.P8.. 0   CaseReviewsindicatedthatvisitationscheduleswerebasedontheneedsandgoalsofthechild. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  " M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZWorkervisitswithchild 8" $ M     XX    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatinonereviewsitetheworkerswerenotmakingvisitsonallcases.Theywererelyingon  reportsfromschoolsandtreatmentfacilities... 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatfosterparentsarenotalwaysnotifiedwhentheworkervisitsthechildoutsidethefosterhome.pX.. 0   Casereviewsandstakeholdersrevealedthatwhenvisitswerenotoccurringittendedtobewhencaseswere 8  transitioning. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item20.Workervisitswithparents    __X__Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement     X @ /        /        Basis:StatewideAssessment   0    .. 0   SRSpolicystipulatesthataninpersoncontactbetweentheworkerandtheparentwithwhomreintegrationisthegoal@( .. 0   shallbeatleastmonthly.Suchcontactmaybewiththechildsworkeroraparaprofessionalwhoispartofthechilds   case .. 0   planningteam.Ifthecaseplanningistheresponsibilityofthecontractor,thecontractorisresponsibleforthe .. 0   worker/parentcontact.Frequencyofcontactmaybemodifiedfortherapeuticreasons.`H .. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview .. 0    .. 0   Strengthh.. 0    .. .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatintworeviewsites,visitswereconsistentlymetorexceededrequirements... .}        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement.. 0    .. R        Workervisitswithparents 0 R        0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatinonereviewsitevisitswerenotbeingmadeinallcasesaccordingtoagencypolicy.The  workerswererelyingonreportsofparentalprogressfromserviceproviders.p.. 0   Caserecordsandstakeholdersindicatedthatwhenvisitswerenotoccurringittendedtobewhencaseswere P8 transitioning. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW"XX "XLX XXXXL StatusofWellBeingOutcomeWB1!NotinSubstantialConformity   n" 0    .. 0   76%oftherecordsreviewedweresubstantiallyachievedforChildandFamilyWellBeingOutcomeWB1"$.. 0    .. 0    .. * dd ZZ@ FZZ@FZZ@ZZ@'ZZ@'ZZ@..,k+ZZ@+  1' C1 OutcomeWB2:Childrenreceiveappropriateservicestomeettheireducationalneeds. :0C C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement: pX TotalCasesReviewed:50   h      p TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplies:44   ( C  (*] ddk+ZZ@k+..], ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,rZZ@+  1' x x C1 ' xC C'Team1 ' x C" C'Team2 ' x C" C'Team3 ' x C" C'TotalNumber ' x C" C'Total  x  Percentage :0X @C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: ' C C'11 ' C" C'18 ' C" C'12 ' C" C'41 ' C" C'93% :0 C" C:PartiallyAchieved: ' C C'1 ' C" C'0 ' C" C'0 ' C" C'1 ' C" C'2% :0 C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: 'C C'2 'C" C'0 'C" C'0 'C" C'2 'C" C'5% :0 C" C:NotApplicable: 'x` !C C'5 'x` "C" C'1 'x` #C" C'0 'x` $C" C'6 'x` %C" C'(x` &C"  ( Item21.Educationalneedsofthechild   ( M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZ__X__Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement     `H * MY     XX      Basis:StatewideAssessment  , 0    .. AvailabledatafromSettlementcasemonitoringindicatesthatSRSdoesagoodjob(88%)ofincorporatingeducational h. needsofchildrenincaseplanning. H0/ SRShasrecentlydevelopedandimplementeda ChildWellBeingStatusReportthatincludesinformationconcerning 1 thechildseducationalprogress,needsandservices. 2 ThefostercarecontractorisresponsibleforensuringthatalleligiblechildrenarereferredtoSRSfortheappointmentof 04 anEducationalAdvocateperKSA381513a. 5 Thefostercarecontractorisrequiredtomaintaincontactwiththechildsschooleitherdirectlyorviatheplacement p7 source,inordertoassurethechildseducationalneedsareadequatelyaddressed. P88 S&            Basis:OnsiteReview  : S    '    Strengths p!X<  8" = T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthateducationalneedsarebeingaddressed... 0   Stakeholdersstatedthateducatorsareinvolvedincommunitygroupsthataddressissuessurroundingabuse/neglect... 0   StakeholdersstatedthatSRShascollaboratedwitheducatorsindevelopingprotocolsforreportingandinvestigating  reportsofchildabuseandneglect.TheschoolsworkcloselywithSRStoprovidetrainingonissuesofidentification pX andreportingabuseandneglect.8 .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthatSRSutilizesEarlyChildCareandHeadStartintheireducationalanddevelopmentalservicesto   children.Inonereviewsite,earlyHeadStarthasobtainedagranttoworkerwithfosterchildren,bringingthebiological   andfosterparentstogetheraroundtheneedsofthechild. x.. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheDepartmentofEducationincollaborationwithSRShasinitiatedadatabaseforallyouthin X @ fostercaretoassistwithtrackingfosterchildrenandprovidingtimelyandimmediateinformationtotheschoolswhena    childentersanewschool.Thissoftwarewillcaptureinformationaboutfosterchildrenandensurecreditaccrualfor    coursecredit. .. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthataformhasbeendevelopedtocaptureinformationaboutthechildseducationalandsocial x`  needs,schoolplacement,andetc.thatisgiventotheschoolwhenachildisenrollinginortransferringschools.@( .. 0   Stakeholdersinonereviewsiteprovidedtheinformationthatthealternativeschoolwasbeingwidelyusedandhighly   thoughtofinthecommunity.Thelastclassgraduated12students,includinga57yearoldgentleman.Childrenare   askingtoattendthisschool. .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthatthestateissupportingtheworkoftheYouthAdvisoryBoardinobtainingtuitionwaiverstoallow `H  youthtogotocollegeorvocationalschool.SRSisempoweringtheYouthAdvisoryBoardtotalktoyouthacrossthe ( statedtoidentifyneedsandrecommendedsolutionstomeetingtheneeds... 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheStatehasarrangedforyouthtoattendcomputerconferencestolearnskillsandearnafree  computerandsoftwareforattendanceattheconference.h.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreasNeedingImprovement    Multipleschoolplacements p   Casereviewsrevealedthatinonearea,therewereinstancesinwhichchildrenexperiencemultipleschoolplacements   duetonumerousmovesinfostercare. ! R        IEPprocess p!X# R#         8" $ T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   CasereviewsrevealedthatthereisnotaprocessinplacethatensuresthatanIEPisimplementedwhenaparent  refusestosignandtheworkerisnotauthorizedtodoso... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofWellBeingOutcomeWB2InSubstantialConformity  pX 93%oftherecordsreviewedsubstantiallyachievedChildandFamilyWellBeingOutcomeWB2.   * dd ZZ@ ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@rZZ@r..,k+ZZ@+  1'X @X @ C1 OutcomeWB3:Childrenreceiveadequateservicestomeettheirphysicalandmentalhealthneeds. :0X @ C C:Numberofcasesreviewedbytheteamaccordingtodegreeofoutcomeachievement:    TotalCasesReviewed:50   h      p TotalCasestoWhichOutcomeApplies:46( C  (*] ddk+ZZ@k+..], ZZ@,ZZ@,'ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,rZZ@+  1'x` x`  C1 'x` C C'Team1 'x` C" C'Team2 'x` C" C'Team3 'x` C" C'Total x`  Number '@( C" C'Total x`  Percentage :0@( C" C:SubstantiallyAchieved: ' C C'13 ' C" C'15 ' C" C'8 ' C" C'36 ' C" C'78% :0 C" C:PartiallyAchieved: ' C C'5 ' C" C'2 ' C" C'3 ' C" C'10 ' C" C'22% :0 C" C:NotAchievedorAddressed: ' !C C'0 ' "C" C'0 ' #C" C'0 ' $C" C'0 ' %C" C'0 :0 &C" C:NotApplicable: '`H 'C C'1 '`H (C" C'2 '`H )C" C'1 '`H *C" C'4 '`H +C" C'(`H ,C"  (Q=` hp x (#%'0*,.XQ Item22.Physicalhealthofthechild  . 0    .. __X_Strength   ___AreaNeedingImprovement     H00 Basis:StatewideAssessment  2 0    .. 0   Initialmedicalexamsarerequiredwithin30daysofplacement.hP4.. 0    .. 0   ThefostercarecontractorisresponsibleforensuringthatallchildrenreceiveKANBEHealthyScreenings(EPSDT)and6.. 0   forensuringthatchildrenwithspecialneedsarereferredtothemedicaidwaiverservices.7.. 0    .. 0   DuringaDecember2000caseread,itwasdeterminedthattheKanBeHealthy(EPSDT)screeningdateonthemedicalP89.. 0   cardwascurrentin69%ofthecasesread.ChildwellbeingandsafetyweredocumentedanddatesofKanBeHealthy:.. 0   screeningscouldbefoundinsomeareasbetterthanothers.Serviceswereprovidedinrelationtohealthneedsand;.. 0   educationalneedswerebeingaddressed. <..  0   p!X=.. S&             Basis:OnsiteReview    SWs:    'g    0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsindicatedthatinmostcasesinitialmedicalexamswereobtainedtimelyforchildreninoutofhomecases.8 .. 0   Casereviewsindicatedthatmedicalissueswereaddressedininhomecaseseventhoughthiswasnotidentifiedasa   presentingproblem. .. 0   CasereviewsrevealedthatKanBeHealthyexamsareconductedregularly. x.. 0   CaseReviewsrevealedthatthereisfollowuponidentifiedmedicalneeds.X @.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement  .. 0    .. Medicalservices x`  0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersstatedthatthereisalackofdentalcareprovidersthatacceptMedicaid.Thereisnotaprovisionfor   obtainingorthodontiacare. .. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatinsomeinstancesfosterparentsarenotprovidedmedicalinformationaboutthechildinatimely   mannerornotatall.`H .. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatinsomeinstancesfosterparentsdonotgetreimbursementformileagefortakingchildrenfor ( medicaltreatmentinatimelymanner.Becausetheprocessissocumbersome,somefosterparentsdonotsubmit  requestsforreimbursement... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    Item23.Mentalhealthofthechild H0.. 0    .. M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZ_X__Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p     Mrove     XX    Basis:StatewideAssessment  hP 0    .. 0   TheDecember2000casereadindicatedneededmentalhealthserviceswereidentifiedin93%ofthecaseplanswhere.. 0   thechildsassessmentwouldindicatementalhealthserviceswereneeded... 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview P8.. 0    .. 0   Strengths!.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersstatedthatthereisagoodworkingrelationshipandgoodcommunicationbetweenmentalhealthandSRS p!X# inonereviewsite.8" $.. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthatoverallbasicmentalhealthneedswereidentifiedinmostcasesassoonasthechildcame  intocustodythroughmentalhealthscreeningsandevaluation... 0   Stakeholderinterviewsindicatedthatthequalityofavailablementalhealthservicesthroughthementalhealthcenters  wasexcellent.pX.. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatflexiblefundingisavailableforsomementalhealthservices.8 .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthatSRSistakingaleadershiprolewiththeircommunitypartnerstoenhancementalhealthservices   tochildrenandfamilies. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement@( .. 0    .. R        Mentalhealthandsubstanceabuseresources,specializedplacementresources,andserviceprovision   R+rove        0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsrevealedalackoftherapeuticfosterhomestomeettheneedsofthechildren `H  withspecialneeds.(.. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatchildrenareoftenremovedfromthehomeduetodrugandalcoholabuseandlack  ofresourcestotreattheaddictionswhilethechildrenremainwiththefamily.Parentsarelesslikelytoreceivethe  neededtreatmentiftheydonothaveprivateinsurancethatcoversthetreatment.h.. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatthereisalackofknowledgeaboutdrugandalcoholabuse.Thesystemdoesnotsupport H0 identificationofsubstanceabuseissuesaspartofthereasonthatfamiliescometotheattentionofSRS... 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatinsomecasestheidentificationofmentalhealthneedsofchildrenwasnotbeingadequately  assessedwhichresultedinchildrenbeinghospitalized... 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatmentalhealthservicesprovidedarenotalwaystimely,ofadequateduration,oratthe hP appropriatelevelofintensity.Theseareusuallythemostcostlyservicesandarenotbeingauthorized,thereby, 0 resultinginunstableplacements,childrenremainingincareforextendedperiodsoftimeandplacementofchildrenin  restrictiveplacements... $        0   .. $/"rove        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofWellBeingOutcomeWB3NotinSubstantialConformity  P8 78%oftherecordsreviewedsubstantiallyachievedChildandFamilyWellBeingOutcomeWB3. ! Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      ' $  p!X#   IV.  STATEWIDEINFORMATIONSYSTEM I$   Y$rove     XXXX    0    .. * dd ZZ@ ZZ@'ZZ@'ZZ@ZZ@rZZ@r..,*ZZ@+  1' C1 RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity (C" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1'pXpX C1  Rating     Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      ' C C'  NotinSubstantialConformity I) 'pXC" C'  SubstantialConformity Il) (pX C" (YK(rove     XXXX' [(    * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1' x  x C1 ' x C C'1 'X @ C" C'2 'X @C" C'3 XXXXX 'X @C" C'4(X @C" (0    .. 0    ..  Item24.StateisoperatingaStatewideinformationsystemthat,ataminimum,canreadilyidentifythestatus,  demographiccharacteristics,location,andgoalsfortheplacementofeverychildwhois(orwithinthe x`  immediatelypreceding12months,hasbeen)infostercare.  @(    __XXX__ Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p    /        /.rove        Basis:StatewideAssessment  ( Kansasisoperatingastatewideinformationsystem,FamilyandChildTrackingSystem(FACTS),thathasthecapacityto  readilyidentifythestatus,demographiccharacteristics,locationandgoalsfortheplacementofeverychildwhois(orwith h theimmediatelypreceding12months,hasbeen)infostercare.Thesystemalsohasthecapacitytoidentifychildren H0 servedbychildprotectiveservices,SRSfamilyservicesandcontractedfamilypreservationservices.Thissystemisrich   withdataelementstoassistmanagersandpolicymakerswithbusinessanddecisionmakingresponsibilities, ! requirementsforAFCARSandrequestedsubmissionsfortheSummaryDATAComponentofNCANDS.Dataare " capturedin35separatescreensforintake,assessment,caseplanning,discreetserviceprovisionsandprovider hP# information. 0$ Eachfamilycontractormaintainsinformationandtrackingsystemsoftheirown.TheDepartmentreceivesinformation & fromthecontractagenciesandfromSRScontractmonitorsandmanagersbywhichtodeterminecontractorperformance p' onspecifiedoutcomes. P8( Althoughthesystemisdatarich,thestaterecognizesthatthesystemisfragmented.Activitieshavebeenunderwayto * bringtheFACTSinformationsystemtothepointwherethedatacanbevalidatedasaccuratelyreflectingcaseactivity  + andstatus.Areaoffices,andprivatepartnerswithwhomthedepartmentcontractshavedevelopedtheirownpaperbase, p!X, localelectronicfilesystemsortheirownindividualdatasystemstomeettheirneedsorneedsregardingsettlement 8" - performance.Kansashasnotinsistedonspecificcriteriafromthecontractorsaslongastheyprovidewhatiscalledforin  theircontracts.Thishascreateddifficultyintheexchangeofdata.  0    .. 0   Areastaffareusingdatatomanagevariousaspectsoftheirprogram,butwhatismanaged,thesourcesofdataused, pX and8 .. 0   theprogramsusedvarywidelyamongoffices.Accesshashistoricallybeenlimited,howevertrainingisnowunderwayin .. 0   anefforttoensurethatsupervisorsandworkersareawareoftheinformationthatisavailableandtheprinciple .. 0   purposesforitsexistence. x.. 0    .. 0   TheFamilyandChildTrackingSystem(FACTS)istheinitialphaseofaSACWIScompliantsystem.Itcomprisesthe  .. 0   basiccaselevelinformationuponwhichdevelopmentofcaseplanningandreportingcapabilitiesarebeingdesigned.  .. 0   Developmentisinprogresstoexpandthearrayofstandardizedmanagementreports.Oneofthenewestsystem .. 0   enhancementsistheKansasInitiativeforDecisionSupport(KIDS),astructuredassessmentanddecisionmakingtool x`  for@( .. 0   SRSstaff. .. 0    .. Althoughthesystemhasthecapacitytogeneratedatasetsforseveralcompliancerelatedneeds,ithasnotyet   0   developedroutinelygeneratedmanagementinformationreportsthatwouldbeusefultofieldstaff.The datawarehouse`H .. 0   ofinformationfromtheFACTSsystemcanbeaccessedbyfieldlevelstaff,butonlytwomanagementareasareknownto(.. utilizethisprocess.Kansasrecommendsthedevelopmentofa cultureofdataandbelievesthatmanagerswould  benefitfromtraininginthedevelopmentanduseofdata.  0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview H0.. 0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatthestateisoperatingadatarichstatewideinformationsystemthat,ataminimum, hP canreadilyidentifythestatus,demographiccharacteristics,location,andgoalsforplacementofeverychildwhoisin 0 fostercare... 0   Thesystemhasthecapacitytoidentifychildrenservedbychildprotectiveservices,SRSfamilyservicesandcontracted  FamilyPreservationaccordingtothestakeholders.p.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreasNeedingImprovement .. 0    .. R        SystemFragmentation  " REin        0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatethatthesystemisfragmented.8" $.. 0   Stakeholdersstatethatworkersandcontractorsaremaintainingtheirowndatabasesformanagementpurposesthatare  notcoordinatedwithorabletoexchangeinformationwiththeFACTsystem... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWR        Usage,reportsandtraining pX R1Hin        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersstatedthattheFACTsystemdoesnotprovidedreadilyaccessiblemanagementreportsthatassistthe   managersandworkers.Itiscumbersometouseandtimeconsumingtoobtainreports. .. 0   AdditionaltrainingforworkersandsupervisorsisneededontheFACTSsystemaccordingtostakeholders. x.. 0   .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWStatusofStatewideInformationSystem!InSubstantialConformity    Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      'K      V.  CASEREVIEWSYSTEM ltL  YKin     XXXX    * ddZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@..,*ZZ@+  1' C1RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity(C" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1'pXpX C1  Rating     Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      ' C C'  NotinSubstantialConformity ltP 'pXC" C'  SubstantialConformity ltP (pX C" (YOin     XXXX' O    * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1' x  x C1 ' x C C'1 'X @ C" C'2 'X @C" C'3 XXXXX 'X @C" C'4(X @C" ( Item25.Providesaprocessthatensuresthateachchildhasawrittencaseplantobedevelopedjointlywiththe  childsparent(s)thatincludestherequiredprovisions.  x`  _ XX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement     S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment    S3Uin    'CU    6"  (#%'0*,.X60    .. Z=` hp x (#%'0*,. XZ0   Kansashasinplaceasystemtoprovidethateachchildinfostercare,underthestatesplacementandcare(.. 0   responsibility,hasawrittencaseplanwithalltherequiredelements... 0    .. 0   Thefostercarecontractorisresponsibleforinitiatingcaseplanningactivitieswithafamilywithinoneweekofreferral.h.. 0   TheoriginalserviceplanistobesubmittedtoSRSwithin20calendardaysofthereferral.Within170daysfollowingtheH0.. 0   firstserviceplanacaseplanningconferencemustbeheldandevery180daysthereafter. .. 0    .. 0   Kansashaspolicyrequirementsthattheparentsandthechild(whereappropriate)beprovidednoticeofcaseplanningat".. 0   least10daysinadvanceandifthetimeisnotconvenienttonegotiateanalternative.SRSmonitorsthenoticehP#.. 0   requirement,buthasnotputinplaceamethodofdirectlymonitoringactualparticipationonanaggregatebasis.0$.. 0    .. 0   SRSpolicydictatesthatcaseplanninginvolvetheprocessofmonitoring,reassessinganddocumentingprogressto&.. 0   makedecisionsregardingcasedisposition.FosterCareContractorsarerequiredtocomplywithSRSPolicyandusep'.. 0   SRSapprovedformsfordocumentation.ServiceprovisionbytheFosterCarecontractorstaffisdrivennotonlybySRSP8(.. 0   policy,butalsobytheRequestsforProposal(RFP)forFosterCareandadoption.Thecontractsstipulatecaseplanning).. 0   requirements.*.. 0    +.. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview p!X,.. 0   8" -.. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsrevealedthatcaseplansareinfiles... 0   Stakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatedthatparentsareinvitedandattendcaseplanningmeetings.pX.. 0   Casereviewsrevealedthatinonereviewsite,caseplanningmeetingsarereschedulediftheparentscannotattend.8 .. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatcontractorsarebeingmonitoredforadherencetocaseplanningprovisions. .. 0   CasereviewsrevealedthatgenerallycontractandSRSworkersattendedandparticipatedinthecaseplanning   conferences.SupervisorssometimesattendedcaseplanningconferencesiftheSRSworkerscouldnotattendthe  x meeting.SRSstaffreceivedcopiesofthecaseplanningdocumentifneithercouldattend.Thiswasconfirmedby X @ stakeholderinterviews.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement .. 0    .. R        Caseplanning:Childandparentparticipationandinput @(  RBfint        0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthatyoutharenotalwaysnotifiedofcaseplanningmeetingsorarenotifiedrightbeforethe   conferences.Transportationtothemeetingsisnotalwaysavailablefortheyouth.Latenoticestoyouthlimittheir   capacitytomaketransportationarrangements.`H .. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatparentsdonotalwaysfeelthattheirinputisutilizedindeterminingneedsandservices.(.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item26.Providesaprocessfortheperiodicreviewofthestatusofeachchild,nolessfrequentlythanonce  every6months,eitherbyacourtorbyadministrativereview.  h _ XXX ___Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement    S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment hP S]kint    'hmk    0    .. 0   KansasStatute(KKSA381565)providesthatthecourtshallreceivewrittenprogressreportsaboutthatchildfromSRS  at.. 0   leasteverysixmonths.Afterthedispositionalhearing,thecourtisrequired,bystatute,tohaveahearingnomorethanp.. 0   12monthsafterthechildhasbeenremovedfromthechildshomeandatleastevery12monthsthereafter.SRSpolicyP8.. 0   thenfollowsKansasStatuteindicatingthatitisrequiredthatcourtsreceivereportsforchildrencommittedtothecustody .. 0   oftheSecretaryofSRSfromSRSstaffeverysixmonths.Eachareaofficeischargedwithknowingwhencourtreports!.. 0   areduetothecourtandforassuringthatthesearereceivedbythecourtinatimelymanner.BothSRSandprivate ".. 0   Contractorskeepdatabaseswhichcontaininformationaboutwhencaseplansaredueforspecificchildren.Forthep!X#.. 0   periodJuly1,1999throughDecember31,1999compliancewas96%.8" $.. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview .. 0    .. 0   StrengthspX.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsandstakeholderinterviewsindicatethatcourtsaremeetingandexceedingthe6monthrequirementfor   casereviews. .. 0   Stakeholdersviewcasereviewsaspositiveinmovingchildrentowardpermanency. x.. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheKansasSupremeCourtwasinstrumentalinpromotingthestandardizationofcourtordersto X @ ensurecompliancewithAFSAandIVE.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenoted@( .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0    .. 0   Item27.ProvidesaprocessthatensuresthateachchildinfostercareunderthesupervisionoftheStatehasa .. 0   permanencyhearinginaqualifiedcourtoradministrativebodynolaterthan12monthsfromthedatethechild`H .. 0   enteredfostercareandnolessfrequentlythanevery12monthsthereafter. (.. ____Strength __ XXX __AreaNeedingImprovement    S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment   Szint    ')z    0    .. 0   WhetherornotachildhashadaPermanencyHearingistrackedintheFACTSsystem,howeverthesystemdoesnot0.. 0   trackthedateaPermanencyHearingisdue.Therearevariousmethodsemployedatthearea/localleveltotrack.. 0   permanencyhearings.During2000theOfficeofJudicialAdministration(OJA)conductedaninternal,statewidereview  ofp.. 0   theJudicialBranchforASFAcompliance.ThefinalreviewswerecompletedinJanuary2001andthedatawascompiled. P8 Ѐ .. 0   OJAisdevelopingaChildinCareInformationManagementSystemthatwillhavequerycapacityandwillprovideatickler!.. 0   systemforpermanencyhearings. ".. 0   p!X#.. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview 8" $.. 0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatethatitappearsthatpermanencyhearingsarebeingconductedtimelypriorto pX TPRoccurringinallsites.8 .. 0   StakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatethatinonereviewsitepermanencyhearingsareconductedafterTPRhas   occurred. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovementX @.. 0    .. R        Permanencyhearingrequirementsandtheagencysmonitoringeffortsrelatedtothisrequirement    R9        0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Casereviewsrevealedthatinonereviewsite,permanencyhearingsarenotusuallyheldforchildrenwhoseparental x`  rightsareterminated.Thisisprimarilyapaperreview.Thestakeholdersconfirmedthis.@( .. 0   Stakeholdersindicatethatinsomereviewsitestheagencyisrelyingonthecourttotrackwhenpermanencyhearingsare   due. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    ..  Item28.Providesaprocessforterminationofparentalrightsproceedingsinaccordancewiththeprovisionsof ( theAdoptionandSafeFamiliesAct.   _ XXX ___Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement   h S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment   SQ    'a    0    .. In1998theStateincorporatedtheterminationprovisionsofASFAintotheKansasCodeforCareofChildren.Thecode hP providesthatinadispositionalhearingthecourtshalldeterminewhetherreintegrationisaviablealternativeforthechild. 0 Courtproceduresareinplaceforfilingamotionforterminationofparentalrightsoramotiontoestablishapermanent  guardianshipwithin30daysifthecourtfindsreintegrationisnolongeraviablealternative.   S&            Basis:OnsiteReview  P8 S    'P    Strengths ! T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthatthecourtsareconscientiousaboutfilingterminationofparentalrightswhenachildhasbeenin p!X# care15of22months.Casereviewsconfirmedthis.8" $.. 0   CasereviewsandStakeholderinterviewsindicatedthatexceptionsforterminatingparentalrightsareusedsparingly... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  R        TPRexceptions 8  R"        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   CasereviewsrevealedthatthereisaneedforimproveddocumentationofexceptionstoTPRinonereviewsite. .. .ҏ        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item29.Providesaprocessforfosterparents,preadoptiveparents,andrelativecaregiversofchildreninfoster X @ caretobenotifiedof,andhaveanopportunitytobeheardin,anyrevieworhearingheldwithrespecttothe    child.     _ XXX ___Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement   x`  S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment  `H  S=.    '`M    0    .. 0   KansasStatute(KSA381565)dictatesthatSRSistospecificallynotifyfosterparentsoftheirdutytosubmitreportsto  the.. 0   courteverysixmonthsabouttheprogressofchildrenplacedinthehomeoffosterparents.SRSpolicyalsodictatesthath.. 0   thiswilloccuralthoughtheresponsibilityforprovidingthisnotificationhasbeendelegatedtotheFosterCareandH0.. 0   Adoptioncontractors.FortheperiodJanuary!March2000theStateaveragewas48%... 0    .. 0   SRSpolicydictatesthatindividualsconcernedaboutachildinthecustodyoftheSecretaryofSRS,includingthefoster.. 0   parents,relativesandpreadoptiveparentsareinvitedtoparticipateinthecaseplanningconferences.WhenmonitoringhP.. 0   whetherinterestedpartieshavebeeninvitedtocaseplanningconference,SRShasincludedallpartiestogetherandhas0.. 0   notmonitoredgroupsseparately... 0    .. 0   Kansaswillinitiateactiontoensurethatdataarecollectedinthefutureregardingeachspecificgroupnoted.Kansasisp.. 0   confidentthatinterestedindividualsareinvitedandgivenanopportunitytoattendcaseplanningconferencesandreviewsP8.. 0   andprovideinput. .. Kansasacknowledgesthatthereisdifficultyinknowinghowadequatelyeachpolicyandprocedureisbeingimplemented  " statewidebecausethesystemdatacollectionisfragmentedandoftendoesnotcontainthespecificdata.Thereare p!X# severalsmallsystemsinplacetomeetvariousneeds,butnosysteminplacetoinformtheStateastowhatinformationis 8" $ needed.Monitoringofthecasereviewsystemisalsofragmented.SRSisintheprocessofdevelopingareviewtoolthat  canbeutilizedinallcasereading.  Kansashasdeterminedthatthefollowingareasneedimprovement: pX T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Datacollectionsystem. .. 0   Implementationofanewlydevelopedcaseplantool. .. 0   SRSandcontractorstaffsawarenessofthenecessityfortimelycaseplans. x.. 0   Assurancethatfosterparents,preadoptiveparentsandrelativesparticipateinthecaseplanningprocess.X @.. 0   OngoingtrainingofSRSandcontractorstaff.  .. 0   Staffawarenessthatpermanencyhearingsforchildrenarerequiredandworkwiththecourtstoassurethattheseoccur.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWS&            Basis:OnsiteReview  x`  S.    'x    Strengths   T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsandcasereviewsrevealedthatfosterparentsareinvitedtohearings. .. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsstatedthatmostfosterparentsprovidethecourtwrittenreportspriortothecourthearings.`H .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  R        Fosterparentinputathearings h R .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatinsomeinstances,fosterparentsdonotfeelthattheirinputisvaluedrelativetothedecisions  beingmaderegardingchildrenplacedintheirhomes... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofCaseReviewSystem!InSubstantialConformity hP Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      Yէpar     XXXX'0      Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH       VI.  QUALITYASSURANCESYSTEM st   Ypar     XXXX'    * ddZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@..,*ZZ@+  1' C1 RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity (C" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1'pXpX C1  Rating     Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      ' C C'  NotinSubstantialConformity st 'pXC" C'  SubstantialConformity st (pX C" (Ypar     XXXX'     * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1' x  x OC1 ' x C C'1 'X @ C" C'2 'X @C" C'3 XXXX 'X @C" C'4 -#!X @C" O - Item30.TheStatehasdevelopedandimplementedstandardstoensurethatchildreninfostercareareprovided   qualityservicesthatprotectthesafetyandhealthofthechildren.    _ XXX ___Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement   W?  S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment   SZpar    'j    0    .. 0   Kansasqualityassuranceprocessisamultitieredprocessthatincludesinternalreviewsandverificationbythew_.. 0   LegislativeDivisionofPostAudit(LPA).Beginningin1996Kansasenteredintocontractswithprivatenonprofit?'.. 0   agenciesforservicedelivery(familypreservation,reintegration/fostercareandadoptionservices).Thecontracts  included .. 0   outcomestoensurethesafetyandpermanencyofchildren.Theseoutcomesaremonitoredatboththelocalofficeand!.. 0   centralofficelevels.AdditionalreviewsareconductedbyTheUniversityofKansasSchoolofSocialWelfareandJames_G".. 0   BellAssociates(externalreviewofcontractoutcomesandsettlementagreementcompliance).TheKansasDepartment'#.. 0   ofHealthandEnvironmentisresponsiblefortheinspectionprocessforcompliancetoregulationsforfosterandgroup$.. 0   homelicensure.Thisincludeshealthandsafety.%.. S&                    Basis:OnsiteReview  g!O+ Spar    'Gĸ     /", Strengths  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsandcasereviewsrevealedthatpolicyisinplacetoensurethatchildrenarereceivingquality  services.pX..  (44r0   2  "3  0..StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatKansasDepartmentofHealthandEnvironmenthaspolicy/regulationsregarding 8  fosterhomelicensingandchildplacing/caringagenciesandisresponsibleforlicensingeachoftheseentities. .. 0   2  "3  0..StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheStatemonitorsandimplementscompliancewithlicensingstandardswith   homevisitation,criminalandbackgroundchecks. x.. 0   2  "3  0..Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatcriminalbackgroundandchildabusechecksonfosterhomesarecompleted X @ yearly.  .. 0   2  "3  0..Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatcriminalandchildabusechecksarecompletedonanyoneinthehouseholdover    10yearsofage. .. 0   2  "3  0..Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthataprocessisinplacetoaddresscomplaintsanddevelopcorrectiveactionplans x`  targetedatidentifiedproblemareas.@( .. 0   2  "3  0..Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatcontractorsaremonitoredmonthlyregardingcontractcompliance. .. 0   2  "3  0..Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatsupervisoryvisitsarebeingconductedasrequiredbypolicytoassurethat   childrenaresafeinfosterhomes. .. ! !W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement ( R        Fosterhomerelicensure  R*par         r(44T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatcontractstaffarenotformallytrainedtoconducttherelicensingstudies.H0.. .        0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatduetostaffturnover,staffmaynotbeadequatelytrainedtocompletequalitystudiesforthe  relicensureoffosterhomes... ._par        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item31.TheStateisoperatinganidentifiablequalityassurancesystemthatisinplaceinthejurisdictionswhere hP theservicesincludedintheCFSPareprovided,evaluatesthequalityofservices,identifiesstrengthsandneeds 0 oftheservicedeliverysystem,providesrelevantreports,andevaluatesprogramimprovementmeasures  implemented.   ____Strength _ XXX ___AreaNeedingImprovement   P8 S& X           Basis:StatewideAssessment !  S5par    'XE    TheSRSqualityassuranceprocessisamultitieredprocessincorporatingmanylevelsofoversight.TheseincludeSRS p!X# InternalQualityAssuranceMonitoringUnit(IQAMU),LegislativeDivisionofPostAudit(LPA),JamesBellAssociates, 8" $ UniversityofKansas.ThestatewideassessmentindicatesthatasofApril2000theremaybemoreparallelquality  assurancesystemsthanneededorproductive.Theagencyisworkingonacomprehensivequalityassuranceprocess,  whichaddressesduplicationandismoreefficient.   W& X         ThestatewideassessmentidentifiedtheSRSsocialservicescultureasconflictingwiththequalityassuranceprocess.A 8  needwasidentifiedtohelpworkersunderstandtheimportanceofabalancebetweendocumentationandpractice.   Wpar    'X8     Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatcontractualoutcomesmayneedfurtherdefinitionwithenforcementofcorrective  x actionforfailuretoperform.Inaddition,theneedtoreevaluatestandardsandperhaps raisethebarhasbeen X @ identified,i.e.,safetyinfostercareandnumberofmoves.     S&            Basis:OnSite    Spar    '    Strengths @(  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatthattherearemultiplelevelsofmonitoringthroughoutthestatebothinternallyand   externally.Qualityassurancewasfoundtobeasdescribedinthestatewideassessment. .. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheStateisintheprocessofdevelopingacomprehensivequalityassurance `H  processthataddressesduplicationandismoreefficient.(.. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheStateisincorporatingelementsoftheCFSprocessintotheirqualityassurance  system... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement H0 R        Fragmented,duplicativequalityassurance  Rxeho        .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthatthequalityassuranceprocessisduplicativewithmanyofthecasereviewprocesses hP overlapping. 0.. .Ceho        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWStatusofQualityAssuranceSystem!InSubstantialConformity  Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      Yeho     XXXX'P    Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      '    "   VII.  TRAINING np   Yeho     XXXX    * ddZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@..,*ZZ@+  1' C1 RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity (C" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1'pXpX C1  Rating     Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      ' C C'  NotinSubstantialConformity nd 'pXC" C'  SubstantialConformity n (pX C" (Yeho     XXXX'     * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1' x  x C1 ' x C C'1 'X @ C" C'2 XXXX 'X @C" C'3 'X @C" C'4(X @C" ( Item32.TheStateisoperatingastaffdevelopmentandtrainingprogramthatsupportsthegoalsandobjectives  intheCFSP,addressesservicesprovidedundertitlesIVBandIVE,andprovidesinitialtrainingforallstaffwho x`  delivertheseservices.  @(  ____Strength ___ XXX _AreaNeedingImprovement     S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment  `H  Sieho    '`y    0    .. 0   AllcontractorsandSRSofficesconduct inhousenewworkerorientationandtraining.Trainingisprovidedwithindays.. 0   ofinitialemployment.Offeringsareofvariouslengthsandcontentarebasedupontheneedsoftheprivateagencyor.. 0   SRSarea.ContractororientationcoverstopicssimilartotheSRStraining,aswellascontractcomplianceissues.Theh.. 0   fieldofficesprovidetrainingfocusedonlocalpolicies,proceduresandpartnerships.AllnewSRSworkersmustalsoH0.. 0   completeaninteractivecomputerbasedtrainingthatcoverspertinenttopicsinpublicchildwelfare. ..  0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview hP#.. 0    .. 0   Strengths%.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheStatehashiredanEducationandTrainingProgramAdministratorfor p' development,coordination,andimplementationofstatewidetrainingforSRSandcontractstaffatalllevels.This P8( positionwillalsoserveastheagencyscoordinatorforfosterparenttrainingissues.).. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheStateisintheprocessofexpandinginitialandongoingtrainingfortheSRS * workersthroughacomprehensivestatewidetrainingacademy. +.. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatInvestigatorsinonereviewsiteindicatedthattheywereabletoshadowexperienced p!X, workersbeforebeingassignedcases.Stafffoundthisonthejobtrainingtobehelpful.8" -.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement.. 0    .. R        Initialtrainingofstaff pX Reho        0    .. .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatinitialtrainingisinsufficienttomeettheneedsoftheworkersandtosupporttheirdutiesand   responsibilities.Contractworkersaregivenonedayoforientationwiththeremainderofthetrainingbeingonthejob.   Littletrainingisgiventoaddressthespecificrequirementsofjobresponsibilities. x.. . eho        0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatthereisnotacomprehensivesystemfortrainingwhichfocusesontheneedsofchildwelfare X @ workersfromentryleveltoadvancedworkersandsupervisors.  .. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthattheworkersfelttheyneededmorepractical,realitybasedtrainingtoenhancejob    performance,i.e.workingwithfamiliesaffectedbyalcoholanddrugabuse,courtprocedures,workingwiththevaried   culturalandethnicgroups.x` .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item33.TheStateprovidesforongoingtrainingforstaffthataddressestheskillsandknowledgebaseneeded   tocarryouttheirdutieswithregardtotheservicesincludedintheCFSP.    ____Strength _ XXX ___AreaNeedingImprovement   `H  S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment   Seho    '    0    .. 0   Kansasprovidesvariedopportunitiesforlocalandstatewidechildwelfareeducationandtraining.TheseopportunitiesH0.. 0   areprovidedbySRS,publicandprivateuniversities,childwelfarecontractorsandpartnersandcommunityorganizations.   .. 0   Staff,however,expressedthattheyfeeltherearenotrainingopportunitiesatallduetolackofafocusedapproach.They.. 0   alsorecognizetraining/professionaldevelopmentopportunities,butdonotfeelthereissupportfromtheagencytopursuehP.. 0   theseopportunities.0.. 0   .. 0   AllpracticingsocialworkersinKansasarelicensedbytheStateBehavioralSciencesRegulatoryBoardandmust.. 0   complete60hoursofcontinuingeducationcreditseverytwoyearsforrelicensing.SRSencouragesstaffparticipationinp.. 0   generalchildwelfaretrainingandprofessionaldevelopmentactivities.P8.. 0    .. 0   Whileavarietyofopportunitiesexist,thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatthereiscurrentlynotacomprehensive!.. 0   specificallyonthecomprehensiveneedsofchildwelfareworkers.SRSdevelopedacomprehensivestatewidetraining ".. 0   academy,KansasinstituteforSocialServiceEducationandDevelopment(KISSED),forstaffinthechildwelfaresystem. p!X# 8" $.. 0   Thisisa mastertrainingcurriculumforbothchildwelfarecontractandSRSstaffatalllevels.KISSEDaddressestwo.. 0   itemsidentifiedduringthestatewideassessment:lackoffocusedpublicchildwelfareandtimely,accessibleand.. 0   consistenttraining... 0    .. 0   SRShascreatedanewposition,EducationandTrainingProgramAdministrator.Thispositionwillhaveresponsibilityfor8 .. 0   development,coordination,andimplementationoftheKISSEDmodelwithotherchildwelfaretrainingandeducation. .. 0   Thispositionwillalsoserveastheagencyscoordinatorforfosterparenttraining. .. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview X @.. 0    .. 0   Strength  .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatinonereviewsitetrainingneedshavebeenidentified.Howeverithasbeenleftto x`  localstafftoengagethecommunityindevelopingtrainingprograms.@( .. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatcrosstrainingopportunitiesexistwiththecontractworkers,SRSstaffandTribal   workers.CrosstrainingopportunitiesexistthroughtheChildrensAlliance. .. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatstaffisrequiredtobelicensedsocialworkers.Therefore,theymusthave60hours   oftrainingeverytwoyearstomaintaintheirlicense.`H .. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheStatecollaborateswiththeUniversityofKansastodevelopandprovidetraining.(.. 0   TheChildrensAllianceprovidestrainingwhichisavailabletoworkers,fosterparentsandothercareproviders.Some  coursesareavailablethroughtheInternet... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWӀ h 0    .. 0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement.. 0    .. R        Ongoingtraining hP R         0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsconfirmedthestatewideassessmentthatstatesthatthereisnotacomprehensivetrainingsystem,  whichfocusspecificallyontheneedsofentrylevelworkers,advancedlevelworkersandsupervisors.Thetraining  doesnotpreparetheworkerstomeetthedemandsofthemoredifficultareasoftheirjobs.p.. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattrainingisfragmented.Thereisnotasetcurriculumforongoingtraining.P8.. 0   StakeholdersindicatedthattheworkersneedconversationalSpanishinstructiontoallowthemtocommunicatewiththe   growingHispaniccommunity.!.. 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthattraininginconcurrentplanningisneeded. ".. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    ..  Item34.TheStateprovidestrainingforcurrentorprospectivefosterparents,adoptiveparents,andstaffofState 8" $ licensedorapprovedfacilitiesthatcareforchildrenreceivingfostercareoradoptionassistanceundertitleIVE  thataddressestheskillsandknowledgebaseneededtocarryouttheirdutieswithregardtofosterandadopted  children.    _XXX _Strength ___AreaNeedingImprovement p  8  S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment    S#    ' 3    0    .. 0   FosterandadoptiveparentsarerequiredtocompletetheModelApproachtoPartnershipsinParenting(MAPP)programX @.. 0   or DecidingTogetherbeforetheycanbecomelicensedasafosterparentorapprovedasanadoptiveparent.In    addition  .. 0   16hours,peryear,ofcontinuingeducationisrequiredafterlicensure.Since1998over11,000fosterparentshave .. 0   completedMAPP.Therewere1,426fosterparentswhocompletedtrainingin2000.TenpercentofMAPPparticipantsx` .. 0   aresurveyedmonthlytoascertaintrainingneedsandqualityoftrainingprovided.@( .. 0    .. 0   Continuingeducationforfosterparentsisprovidedthroughmemberagencysponsorshipofworkshopsonavarietyof .. 0   topics.Othersourcesofcontinuingeducationincludeselfdirectedprojects,i.e.,relevanttelevisionprograms,reading .. 0   researcharticlesorbooksonselectedtopics,orattendingspeciallecturesorprograms.Therearealsorelevant`H .. 0   educationalprogramsofferedbyuniversitiesandcommunitycolleges.(.. 0    .. AccordingtothestatewideassessmentKansashasdifficultyinkeepingdocumentationcurrentandcompletethatthe  requiredtraininghasbeenreceived.Thisisanissueidentifiedinthelawsuitsettlementagreement.SRSandChildrens h Rights,Inc.areconsideringhowtoimprovethecurrentmethodofkeepingdocumentation. H0 0    .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatfosterparentsfeelstronglythattrainingshouldbeofferedinlocationsandat  hoursthataremoreeasilyaccessible.Fosterparentsalsoexpressedtheneedformoreindepthtrainingopportunities  andresourcescoveringspecializedtopicssuchasspecialneedschildren,relativeplacements,andadolescentissues. hP 0    .. 0   ThenewlycreatedEducationandTrainingAdministratorpositionwillhaveresponsibilityforcoordinatingfosterparent.. 0   trainingissues... S&            Basis:Onsitereview P8 S     'P    Strengths ! T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsconfirmedthatprospectivefoster/adoptiveparentsarereceivingMAPPor DecidingTogether p!X# trainingpriortoinitiallicensure.8" $.. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattherapeuticfosterhomesmusthave40hoursofspecializedtrainingeveryyear... 0   Stakeholdersindicatedthattherearemanymethodsforobtainingtraining,i.e.,distancelearning,selfdirectedprojects,  collegelevelclasses,etc... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement 8  R        Fosterparenttraining   RN!         T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatethattrainingisnotalwaysavailableatthetimesandplacesconvenientforfosterparents.X @.. 0   Stakeholdersinterviewsandcasereviewsrevealedthatfosterparentsdonotreceivetrainingforspecialneedschildren,    i.e.independentliving,adolescence,SED,andetc.  .. 0   SomestakeholdersstatedthatitwouldbegoodtohavearefreshercourseonMAPPsixmonthsafterhavingchildren   placedinthehome.x` .. 0   .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofTraining!NotInSubstantialConformity    Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH       VIII.  SERVICEARRAY de5&    Y%ind     XXXX'%    * ddZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@..,*ZZ@+  1'`H `H  C1 RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity (`H C" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1'(( C1  Rating    Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      'hC C'  NotinSubstantialConformity deB* '(C" C'  SubstantialConformity de* ((C" (Y)ind     XXXX')    * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1'H0H0 C1 'H0C C'1 'C" C'2 'C" C'3 XXXX 'C" C'4(!C" ( Item35.TheStatehasinplaceanarrayofservicesthatassessthestrengthsandneedsofchildrenandfamilies hP# anddetermineotherserviceneeds,addresstheneedsoffamiliesinadditiontoindividualchildreninorderto 0$ createasafehomeenvironment,enablechildrentoremainsafelywiththeirparentswhenreasonable,andhelp % childreninfosterandanadoptiveplacementsachievepermanency.  & __ XXX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement  P8( S& X             Basis:StatewideAssessment  * S/ind    'X/    KansasprovidesanarrayofservicesdelivereddirectlybySRSfieldstaff,bycontractualagreementsandgrants. p!X, 0   Theseservicesincludeintensiveinhomeservices,reintegrationandfostercareservices,adoptionservices,andother8" -.. 0   permanencies.Inadditioncommunitymentalhealthcentersareavailabletoeveryfamilyinthestate.Eachofthetribal.. 0   organizationsreceivesagrantforsocialservicesthatincludesfostercare,familyservices,familypreservation,etc.Each.. 0   ofthethreeTribesalsoreceiveasmallergranttofocusonspecificfamilysupportservices... 0    .. 0   Representativesfromthechildwelfarecontractoragenciesandthementalhealthcentershavemetinanefforttocreate 8  a .. 0   systemthatprovidesbettermentalhealthservicedeliveryforchildreninSRScustody.Thesemeetingsareongoing. .. 0    .. ThestatewideassessmentindicatesthattherehavebeenimprovementssinceestablishmentoftheSRS/Contractor X @ Partnership.Improvementshavebeennotedinthefollowingareas:child/workerratio,aftercareservices,improved    chancesforsuccessinachievingpermanencyforchildreninstatecustody,foster/adoptiveparenttraining,timelinessof    placements,andcontractoraccountability.Thereisanareaofcontractdisputethathasresultedindelayedservice   deliveryinsomeinstances.Changesinthecontractsafterthefirstfouryearsledtoatemporarylackofcontinuityand x`  stabilityinsomeareas. @(  0    .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesaneedformorespecializedservicestotreatproblemsspecifictoadoptionandthe   continuingneedforcrisisinterventionservices.Aneedwasalsoidentifiedforagreaterintegrationbetweenchildwelfare   andthesubstanceabusetreatmentsystem.Additionalfunding(slots)areneededtoprovideadditionalservicestotheat `H  riskpopulationthroughChildCareandEarlyEducation. ( 0    .. 0   Prevention/EarlyInterventioneffortshavebeenenhancedthroughtheuseofflexfundsandthecapacitytoprioritize.. 0   fundingforcommunityservices.h.. 0    .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatfamilypreservationservicescontractorsaremeetingorexceedingoutcomes.  SRSisengagedinavarietyofcollaborativeinitiativesinanefforttoimproveservicesdelivery,i.e.,MentalHealth2000,  0    .. 0   SRSiscommittedtopermanencythroughadoption.TheDepartmenthascontractedwithaprivatechildplacingagency0.. 0   tomaximizeopportunitiesforplacement.Thecontractorisexpectedtoprovideafullarrayofservices... 0    .. 0   SRSisawareoftheimportanceofconcurrentplanning.SRSandselectfostercarecontractorsarecollaboratingwithap.. 0   privateadoptionagencytodevelopamodelservicedeliverysystembasedontheconceptsofconcurrentcaseplanning.P8.. 0    .. 0   Familyfosterhomesarethemostfrequentlyusedplacementresource,butsomechildrenrequiremorestructured!.. 0   treatmentorientedsettingsingrouphomesandresidentialcenters. ".. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview 8" $.. 0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersandcasereviewsindicatedthatthereisawidearrayofavailableservicessuchasfamilypreservation, pX communitybasedservices,theavailabilityofflexiblefundingforservices,partnershipwithlawenforcementtoconduct 8  investigations,communitymentalhealthcentersinallcounties,partnershipwithheadstartandearlyheadstart   programs. .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheStateis carvingoutmentalhealthservicesforSEDchildrenthroughtheMedicaidprogram  x beginninginOctober2001.Postadoptionmentalhealthserviceswillalsobe carvedoutatthistime.Thisistobe X @ expandedforothermentalhealthservicesbeginninginJanuary2002.  .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovement .. 0    .. R        Staffandtreatmentresources @(  RGind        0    .. .        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsandcasereviewsindicatedthatdrugandalcoholtreatmentservicesareneededinsomeareas. .. .Hind        0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatspecializedmentalhealthservicesarenotreadilyavailable,i.e.,mentalhealthcrisisbeds. .. 0   Inonereviewsitethestakeholdersindicatedthatadditionalstaffwasneededtocarryoutinvestigativefunctions.`H .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0    ..  Item36.Theservicesinitem35areaccessibletofamiliesandchildreninallpoliticaljurisdictionscoveredinthe  StatesCFSP.  h ____Strength _ XXX ___AreaNeedingImprovement    S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment  hP SVMdel    'hfM    0    .. 0   Familypreservationandadoptionsubsidyareavailablethroughoutthestate.Thereisasinglestatewidecontractfor.. 0   adoptionservices.MentalhealthservicesareavailablethroughcommunitymentalhealthcentersthroughouttheState... 0    .. ThestatewideassessmentindicatesthatalthoughSRSfamilyservicesareavailableinallcounties,manyofficesreport P8 difficultyinprovidingthelevelofservicesdesirableduetoreductionsinstaffanddifficultyinrecruitingandretainingsocial   workerstofillauthorizedstaffinglevels. ! 0    .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatpermanentguardianshipsubsidyisavailablethroughoutthestate,howeveruse p!X# islimited.The1999Legislaturemadeaonetime,fixed,allocationtosupportthesesubsidies.Thereweredefectsinthe 8" $ statutesauthorizingpermanentguardianshipsandasaresultmanycourtswerereluctantorrefusedtoapprove  guardianships.Somejurisdictionsarenowbeginningtouseexistinglaw.  0    .. 0   TherearefiveindependentlivingcoordinatorsandonestatewidecoordinatorintheState.NotallyouthinallareaspX.. 0   receivesufficientandtimelyservices.SRSisassessinghowindependentlivingservicesforyouthofallagescanbe8 .. 0   integratedintostatewideprogramming. .. 0    .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatadditionaltrainingisneededbystafftomoreeffectivelyservefamilieswhose  x childrenareatriskofplacement.Thereisalackoftrainingandemphasisonworkingwithfamilies.Accordingtothe X @ statewideassessmentmoretrainingisalsoneededon reasonableeffortsandotherpermanencytopics.    0    .. 0   Kansasidentifiedthatthesystemneedstoemphasizethepreventionofoutofhomeplacement;developmoreupfront .. 0   services,includingshorttermrespitecare;useflexiblefundingtoprovideneededservices;fullystaffstatewidex` .. 0   intake/investigation/assessment/referralservices;developwelltrained,confidentstaff;andprovideconcurrent/dualcase@( .. 0   planningtraining. .. S&            Basis:OnsiteReview    SYdel    'Y    Strengths ( T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatsomeareasoftheStatearerichinserviceresources... 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatFamilyPreservationandadoptionservicesareavailablethroughouttheState.h.. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatsomementalhealthservicesareavailablethroughCommunityMentalHealth H0 centersthroughouttheState... 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatpermanentguardianshipsubsidyisavailablethroughouttheState... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement hP R        Availabilityandaccessibilityofservices  RU^del        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersindicatedthatIndependentLivingservicesarenotavailableinallareas.Becausetheseservicesarenot p availablestatewide,someyouthareagingoutoffostercarewithoutthebenefitofreceivingtheseservices.P8.. 0   Stakeholdersidentifiedthatthereareissueswithtransportationcreatedbythedistancesthatmustbecoveredto   obtain/deliverdentalservices,adolescenttreatment,drugandalcoholinpatienttreatment,etc.!.. .        0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatrespiteservicesandattendantcareprovidersarenotreadilyavailableinallareas. ".. .adel        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item37.Theservicesinitem35canbeindividualizedtomeettheuniqueneedsofchildrenandfamiliesserved 8" $ bytheagency.   __ XXX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement    Basis:StatewideAssessment  8  CaseplansincludeatleastonebutnomorethanthreeChildProtectionObjectivesdevelopedbySRS.Theseobjectives   mayaddressparentalbehaviors,childbehaviorsorotherobjectives.Theseissuesarediscussedduringcaseplanning  x conferences.Thewrittencaseplanforthechildreflectsservicestomeetthechildsspecificneeds.Timelinesfor X @ achievementofgoalsarealsoestablished.Caseplansforfamiliescontaintimelinesforreintegrationandmeasurable    taskstobeaccomplished.Thechildsfamily,thechild(ifageappropriate),SRSsocialworkerandfosterparentare    includedasapartofthecaseplanningconference.    S&            Basis:OnsiteReview  @(  Sgdel    '@g    Strengths   T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersandcasereviewsrevealedthatservicesaregenerallyindividualizedtomeettheneedsofchildrenand `H  families.Caseplansweredevelopedduringmeetingswithfamilymembersandstakeholdersinvolvedinthecases. ( Everyonehadavoiceindeterminingservicesthataretailoredtotheindividualfamilymembers'needs... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement h T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenoted.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWStatusofServiceArray!InSubstantialConformity  Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH       IX.AGENCYRESPONSIVENESSTOTHECOMMUNITY vim  hP Yyldel     XXXX'hl    * ddZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@..,*ZZ@+  1' C1 RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity (C" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1' C1  Rating P8    Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      '!C C'  NotinSubstantialConformity vi(q '"C" C'  SubstantialConformity viq (#C" (Ykpdel     XXXX'{p    * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1'# C1 '$C C'1 ' &C" C'2 ' (C" C'3 ' *C" C'4 XXXX ( ,C" (0    .. 0   8" -.. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Item38.InimplementingtheprovisionsoftheCFSP,theStateengagesinongoingconsultationwithtribal.. 0   representatives,consumers,serviceproviders,fostercareproviders,thejuvenilecourt,andotherpublicand.. 0   privatechildandfamilyservingagenciesandincludesthemajorconcernsoftheserepresentativesinthegoals.. 0   andobjectivesoftheCFSP. pX.. Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.` XZ0    .. _ XXX ___Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement     Basis:StatewideAssessment  X @ Kansashasmadetheinvolvementofcommunitystakeholdersapriorityinthedevelopmentofthestatesplanforchild    welfare.SRSengagesinongoingconsultationwithabroadarrayofindividualsandorganizationsrepresentingstate   andlocalagencies.SRShasastrongtrackrecordofcollaborativeeffortswithbothlocalandstatewidepartners.The x`  agencyreceivesfeedbackfromexternalgroupsintheformofmeetingnotes,discussionofissuesraised,requestsofthe @(  agency,contractmodificationsandthereworkingofagreementsthatarefoldedintothestateplanprocess.Thishas   resultedinnumerouschildwelfaresystemimprovements,i.e.,renewedfocusonwraparoundmentalhealthservices,the   formationoffiveregionalfoster/adoptiveparentsadvisorycouncils,expandedcriteriaforreferraltofamilypreservation,   etc. `H  KansasvaluesitsrelationshipwiththefourTribes(SaxandFox,PrairieBandPotowatomi,IowaofKansasand  Nebraska,andKickapoo).SRSattendsgovernmenttogovernmentmeetingswithtriballeadership.SRShasmetat  leastannuallywithtriballeadership.Theagendaforthesemeetingsisbuiltwithinputfromtriballeadership,tribalsocial h services,SRSleadershipandareaofficestaff.MeetingsassistinassuringgreatersupportfortheTribessocialservice H0 programs,particularlythechildwelfareactivities.Programspecificmeetingsbetweeninvolvedstaffsupplementthe  broadpoliciesestablishedattheannualorbiannualmeetingsandfacilitateimplementationofdecisionsmadeatthose  meetings.MemorandumsofagreementhavebeennegotiatedwiththeNativeAmericanNationswithreservationsor  triballandsinKansas. hP EachtribalorganizationreceivesashareoftheStatesTitleIVBfundingtosupportfamilyservicesandfamily  preservationactivities.Agreementsarealsoinplaceforfostercareactivitiesperformedbythetribalorganizationswhich  allowsthemaccesstoTitleIVEfundingtosupporttheseactivities. p ЀSRShostedfivepublicforums;onechildadvocatesfocusgroupandamultidisciplinaryworkgroupforthepurposeof   examiningKansaslaws,SRSregulations,policiesandpractices.Twoprimaryrecommendationsresulted:trainingfor ! SRSstaffandotherpartnersinthechildwelfaresystemandcommunityeducationtoenhanceunderstandingofthe  " system. p!X#  8" $ S&            Basis:OnsiteReview   SɃ    'ك    Strengths  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderstalkedaboutthenewleadership,visionandopennesstocollaborationtheyseewithinthesystem.SRSis 8  heldinhighregardinthecommunity. .. 0   StakeholdersindicatedthatSRSreachesouttotheTribestoincludethemindecisionmakingandplandevelopment. .. 0   StakeholdersindicatedthattheagencywasresponsivetotheTribesandgavenoticewhenNativeAmericanchildren  x cameintocare.X @.. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattransitioningofcasestotheTribewastimely.  .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthatTribalrepresentativesarealwaysatthetableduringcaseplanning.  .. 0   Stakeholdersstatedthatwhenparentalrightswereterminatedinacase,thecasewasautomaticallytransferredtothe   Tribe.x` .. 0   StakeholdersrevealedthatSRSisveryactiveonmultiplecrosscuttingcommitteesandcouncilsthataddresschild @(  welfareissues. .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthatSRSworkscollaborativelywithlawenforcement,districtattorneys,mentalhealth,medical   professionals,andtheschoolstoprotectchildrenfrommaltreatment,bothlocallyandonastatewidebasis. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  R        Responsetoculturaldiversity h R        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatstaffneededassistanceinworkingwithdifferentculturesalthoughstaffhasreceivedsome  traininginthisarea... 0   Stakeholdersindicatethatthereislimiteddiversityofstaffinmentalhealthserviceproviders,contractagencies,andSRS  toworkwiththediverseclientpopulation.hP.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0   Item39.Theagencydevelops,inconsultationwiththeserepresentatives,annualreportsofprogressand.. 0   servicesdeliveredpursuanttotheCFSP. .. 0    .. __ XXX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement  P8 Basis:StatewideAssessment   " 0    .. 0   KansasutilizesstakeholderslistedinItem38indevelopingthe5yearCFSPandtheAnnualProgressandServices8" $.. 0   Report.ReportsareissuedbytheCitizenReviewPanels,CQICouncilandJamesBell&Associates,whichareusedin.. 0   developmentofannualreportsofprogressandservicesdeliveredpursuanttotheCRSP... 0    .. 0   SeeItem38foradditionalinformation.pX.. 0    .. 0   CurrentlySRShasgrantsofstategeneralfundmoniestosupportthefourNativeAmericanNationsinprovidingchild .. 0   protectionservices,familyservices,fosterreintegration/fostercareandothersocialservices.Theagreementswith .. 0   NativeAmericanFamilyServicesonbehalfoftheIowaTribe,theSacandFoxNation,andthePrairieBand x.. 0   PotawatomiNationdescribethemeasurestakenbythestatetocomplywithICWA,identificationofIndianchildrenbytheX @.. 0   Statechildwelfareservicesagency,noticetoIndianparentsandTribesofstateproceedingsinvolvinganyIndianchild,  .. 0   placementofIndianchildrenwithamemberofthechildsextendedfamilyorchildstribeorotherIndianfamilies,andthe  .. 0   useoftribalcourtsinchildwelfarematters.SRSalsodistributesTitleIVBmoniestoprovidefamilyservicesandfamily .. 0   preservation.x` .. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview  .. 0    .. 0   Strengths .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatstakeholdermeetings,forums,andcommunitytownhallmeetingsareconductedacrossthe ( State... 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatSRSholdsGovernmenttoGovernmentmeetingswithTribalrepresentatives... 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatconsumersatisfactionssurveysareconducted.h.. 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatstaffisrepresentedonanumberofboards,coalitions,andcommittees.H0.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   NonenotedhP.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   Item40.TheStatesservicesundertheCFSParecoordinatedwithservicesorbenefitsofotherFederalor.. 0   federallyassistedprogramsservingthesamepopulation. .. 0    .. ___ XXX _Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement   P8  Basis:StatewideAssessment   " 0    .. 0   Kansashastakentheleadindemonstratingleadershipincoordinatingservicesandprogramstoimprovecollaboration,8" $.. 0   decreaseduplication,expandresourcesandimproveeffectiveness.Theprimarycommunitycollaborationiswiththe.. 0   contractorsthatprovidefamilypreservation,fostercareandadoptionservicesinKansasandtheirnetworkof.. 0   subcontractingchildwelfareserviceprovidersthatformthepublic/privatepartnershipinKansas.SRScollaborateswitha.. 0   widevarietyofStateagenciesincluding:KBI,UniversityofKansas,CommunityMentalHealthCenters,KansasJuvenilepX.. 0   JusticeAuthority,DepartmentofEducation,KansasLegalServicesandKansasChildrensCabinet.8 .. 0    .. 0   Kansashasencouragedandfundedcommunitycollaborationstoservechildrenandfamiliestopreventoutofhome .. 0   placementinfostercare,juvenilejusticecustody,orstatehospitalization. x.. 0    .. 0   Basis:OnsiteReview   .. 0    .. 0   Strengths .. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsconfirmedthefindingsinthestatewideassessmentregardingcollaborationwithfederallyfunded @(  programs. .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheagencyhasMemorandumsofUnderstanding,andwrittenprotocolwithotherfederally   assistedprograms. .. 0   StakeholdersindicatedthatSRSstaffisonvariousboards,andcommitteesencompassingotherfederallyassisted `H  programs.(.. 0   StakeholdersindicatedthatSRSstaffparticipatedincrosstrainingventures... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreasNeedingImprovementh.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenoted.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   StatusofAgencyResponsivenesstotheCommunity!InSubstantialConformity .. 0    .. Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      0    FOSTERANDADOPTIVEPARENTLICENSING,RECRUITMENT,ANDRETENTION b .. YOnne     XXXX'_    * ddZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@ZZ@..,*ZZ@+  1'pXpX C1 RatingofReviewTeamRegardingSubstantialConformity (pXC" (*] dd*ZZ@*..],ZZ@,'ZZ@,'ZZ@+  1'8 8  C1  Rating     Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH      ' xC C'  NotinSubstantialConformity b6 '8  C" C'  SubstantialConformity b (8  C" (Yynne     XXXX'     * ddZZ@'ZZ@''ZZ@'..,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@,ZZ@+  1'X @ X @ C1 'X @ C C'1 '  C" C'2 ' C" C'3 XXXXX ' C" C'4( C" (0    .. 0    .. 0   Item41.TheStatehasimplementedstandardsforfosterfamilyhomesandchildcareinstitutionswhicharex` .. 0   reasonablyinaccordwithrecommendednationalstandards. @( .. 0    .. _ XXX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement    Basis:StatewideAssessment  ( KansasStatuesKSA65502throughKSA65516establishedthelegalauthorityofSRSandtheKansasDepartmentof  HealthandEnvironment(KDHE)toregulateandlicensefosterhomes,grouphomes,andchildcareinstitutions.KSA h 592213setsforththestatutoryelementsofadoptions,includingbothagencyandprivateplacements.Thesestandards H0 areinaccordwithnationalstandards.Licensesarenonexpiring,butmustberenewedannually.   Fosterhomescanbelicensedforamaximumoffourfosterchildrenorsixchildrenincludingtheprovidersownchildren " undertheageof16.Specialapprovalmaybegivenforanadditionaltwochildrenifnecessarytokeepsiblingstogether. hP# SRSalsoprovidesregulationsfortreatmentofchildrenplacedincustodyoftheSecretaryofSRS.Theprivate % contractorsoffostercareandadoptionservicescarryoutSRSpolicies.SRShas ProviderAgreementswithgroupcare & facilities,whichmandatethatthesefacilitiesareproperlylicensedandstaffhaveappropriatehoursoftrainingand p' completionofcriminalandChildAbuseandNeglectbackgroundclearances. P8(  S&            Basis:OnsiteReview   + S     '     Strengths 8" - ЇT@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheagencyslicensingstandardsthatcoverallrequiredareas,suchashealthand  safety... 0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatthestandardspromoteprotectionandpermanencyforchildreninoutofhome  care.pX.. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthattheagencyhasdevelopedaMemorandumofUnderstandingandotherprotocols 8  withtheKDHEtocompletefosterhomeandchildcareinstitutionallicensinganddevelopcorrectiveactionplansto   promotehealthandsafetyofchildreninfosterhomes. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaneedingImprovement X @ R        Licensingrequirements    R         T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersindicatedthattheywouldpreferthatFBIcriminalbackgroundchecksbeincludedinthescreeningand x`  approvalprocess.@( .. 0   StakeholdersindicatedthattheKDHEregulationsneedtoberevisedtoencompassthefostercareregulationsmaking   themmoreeffective. .. 0   StakeholdersexpressedthepreferencethatKDHEcompleteallfosterhomerelicensures.Additionalstaffwouldallowfor   thisaswellallowingKDHEtoprovidemoresupporttofosterparents.`H .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item42.Thestandardsareappliedtoalllicensedorapprovedfosterfamilyhomesorchildcareinstitutions  receivingtitleIVEorIVBfunds.   _ XXX ___Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement   H0 S&            S2der    'B    S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment  0 Sder    '0    0    .. 0   Licensingstandardsapplyequallytoalllicensed/approvedfosterhomes.Exceptionscanbegrantedforspecificreasons.. 0   inthebestinterestofachild.p.. 0    .. 0   Allfosterandadoptiveparentsarerequiredtocompletethe ModelApproachtoPartnershipsinParenting(MAPP) .. 0   programor DecidingTogether(ifunabletoattendtrainingclasses)beforetheycanbecomelicensedasafosterparent,!.. 0   takeachildintotheirhome,orbecomeanapprovedadoptiveparent.Fosterparentsarerequiredtohaveanadditional ".. 0   16hoursoftrainingperyearafterlicensure.p!X#.. 0   8" $.. 0   Fosterhomesarerecruitedandstudiedbyprivatecontractagencies.Eachcontractdescribeshowtheagencywill.. 0   interfacewithKDHEandthisensuresthatallfosterparentsandfacilitiesusedfortheoutofhomeplacementofchildren.. 0   willmeettheapplicablestatelicensinglaws... 0    .. 0   Homesnotreceivingafostercaremaintenancepaymentmustbeassessedandapprovedbysocialservicestaffasbeing8 .. 0   environmentallyandpsychologicallysafeforchildren.Theseprovidersmustalsocompletecriminalbackgroundand   Child .. 0   AbuseCentralRegistryclearancesevenifnofostercaremaintenancepaymentismade. x.. 0    .. 0   Childrenresidingwithrelatedprovidersorthosehomescaringforchildrenoverage16arerequiredtobeapprovedas  .. 0   meetinglicensingrequirements.ThisincludescriminalbackgroundandChildAbuseCentralRegistryclearancesand  .. 0   healthdepartmentinspectionsforhealthandsafety. .. AccordingtothestatewideassessmentSRShasdifficultyinkeepingdocumentationcurrentandcompletethatrequired @(  traininghasbeenreceived.Theagencyisconsideringhowtoimprovethemannerinwhichdocumentationismaintained.   InvestigationsofchildabuseorneglectinlicensedfacilitiesareconductedbySRSincoordinationwithKDHE.The   statewideassessmentindicatesthatbothSRSandKDHEfieldstaffareconfusedabouttheirrolesintheinvestigation `H  process.Investigationsdotakeplaceandchildsafetyremainsisparamountwithstafffrombothagencies. ( S&                 Basis:OnsiteReview  H0 Sxder    '     Strength  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatagencylicensingstandardsreflectallrequiredareassuchashealthandsafety. hP Thestandardsareequallyappliedtoalllicensed/approvehomesandchildcareinstitutions.Thisappliestoboth 0 relatedandnonrelatedhomes... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaneedingImprovement p T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Nonenoted .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item43.TheStatecomplieswithFederalrequirementsforcriminalbackgroundclearancesasrelatedto  " licensingorapprovingfostercareandadoptiveplacementsandhasinplaceacaseplanningprocessthat p!X# includesprovisionsforaddressingthesafetyoffostercareandadoptiveplacementsforchildren.  8" $ Ї__ XXX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement    Basis:StatewideAssessment   TheSecretaryofKDHEisobligatedtocompletecriminalbackgroundclearancesandChildAbuseCentralRegistry 8  clearancesonallpersonscaringforchildreninallregulatedfosterhomesorchildcarefacilities.Licensesarenotissued   orrenewedforfosterhomefacilitiesunlessbackgroundclearancesarecompleted.Thisrequirementappliestoanyfoster   homehouseholdmemberage10orolder.ThestatewideassessmentindicatesthatSRSshouldinstitutecriminal  x backgroundinvestigationstobecompletedbytheFBI. X @ 0   Childrenresidingwithrelatedprovidersorthosehomescaringforchildrenoverage16arerequiredtobeapprovedas  .. 0   meetinglicensingrequirements.ThisincludescriminalbackgroundandChildAbuseCentralRegistryclearancesand .. 0   healthdepartmentinspectionsforhealthandsafety.x` .. 0    .. 0   Kansasdoesnotrequirelicensingofadoptiveparents.However,prospectiveadoptiveparentsmustcompletean .. 0   intensiveassessmentprocess,criminalbackgroundandChildAbuseCentralRegistryclearance,andMAPPtraining. .. 0   Childrenplacedwithunrelatedprospectiveadoptivefamilies,priortothesigningoftheadoptiveplacementagreement, .. 0   mustbeplacedwithfamilieswhoarelicensedasfosterparents.`H .. 0    .. Contractorsarerequiredtoprovideadescriptionofongoingtrainingandsupportservicesforfosterfamilies,which  addressestheprovisionofsupportiveservicesforfosterparentsandrelatives.   S&            Basis:OnsiteReview  H0 Sder    'H    Strength  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatedthatthestatehasimplementedprovisionsforcriminalbackgroundclearancesonallfosterand hP adoptivefamilieslicensedorapprovedbytheagency.0.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement  T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   NoneNotedP8.. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item44.TheStatehasinplaceaprocessforensuringthediligentrecruitmentofpotentialfosterandadoptive ! familiesthatreflecttheethnicandracialdiversityofchildrenintheStateforwhomfosterandadoptivehomes  " areneeded.  p!X#  8" $ ____Strength _ XXXX ___AreaNeedingImprovement    S&            Basis:StatewideAssessment   SNder    '^    0    .. 0   ThestatewideassessmentdoesnotprovideinformationaboutaStaterecruitmentplan.Instead,thistaskiscontracted8 .. 0   Fromdifferentagencieswhoarethenresponsiblefortraining,recruitmentandretentionoffosterandadoptiveparents. .. ThecontractagenciesprovideSRSwiththeirtrainingplans.Accordingtothestatewideassessmenttheseplansmeet   MEPA/IEPAstandards.  x 0    .. 0   Theagenciesareresponsiblefortargetingfosterandadoptivefamilieswhoreflecttheethnicorracialdiversity  .. 0   ofthefoster/adoptivepopulationofchildrentheyserve.Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthecontractagenciesare  .. exploringwaystotargetrecruitmenteffortsintheStatesethniccommunities.Thestatewideassessmentalsoindicates   thattheseagenciescontinuetodevelopandenhanceeffortstogainculturalcompetencyinrecruitmentoffamilies.SRS x`  recruitsforplacementresourcesforspecialpopulations,suchasteenagechildren. @(  0    .. 0   TherewereSRSfosterparentrecruitmentinitiativesin1999and2000.Althoughtheseinitiativesgeneratedanumber .. 0   ofinquiriestherewasnoinformationprovidedinthestatewideassessmentastothelicensureoutcomes. .. 0    .. 0   SRShasnotrequiredthecontractagenciestoreportdataonrecruitmentorretentionofraciallyandethnicallydiverse(.. fosterandadoptivehomes.Itisunknownastotheeffectivenessoftheirtargetedrecruitmentefforts.Thestatewide  assessmentdidnotreflectastatewideplanorstrategiesforrecruitmentoffosterhomes.  0    .. Thestatewideassessmentindicatesthatapproximately50%ofthefamiliesadoptingchildreninKansasarethechilds H0 fosterparentpriortoinstitutionoftheadoptionproceedings.Estimatesarethat600familiesareneededeachyearto  replacefosterparentswhoadoptchildren.BoththeAdoptionandFosterCareContractorshaveanoutcomegoalof  maintaining85%ofthechildrenrequiringoutofhomeplacementinafamilysetting.Accordingtothestatewide  assessment,sinceJuly2000,thefostercarecontractorsaremeetingthisgoalorarewithintwopercentagepointsof hP meetingit. 0 0   .. TheadoptivehomerecruitmenteffortisknowasComingHomeKansas.Inthefirstthreemonthsof2000,therewere  approximately2,409inquiriesfromKansasfamiliesandapproximately649inquiriesfromoutofstatefamilies.Thestate p hasnotrequiredthecontractorstoreportthenumberresultinginapplications. P8 Ѐ   S&            Basis:Onsitereview  ! S.    '    Strengths p!X#  8" $ T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   StakeholdersindicatedthattheStatehassignificantlyincreasedthepoolofavailablefosterhomes... 0   Stakeholdersidentifiedthe ComingHomeKansasinitiativeasamajorefforttorecruitfoster/adoptivehomes... W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XWAreaNeedingImprovement 8  R        Recruitmentoffosterhomeresourcestoreflectthepopulationofchildrenincare   R.        M  *XXhx (#%X*      Z=` hp x (#%'0*,.XXhx XZM.     XX    T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersstatedthatthereisashortageoffoster/adoptivehomesforadolescentsandchildrenwithspecialneeds. X @ Supportandtrainingarenotreadilyavailableforthisgroup.  .. 0   Stakeholdersintworeviewsitesstatedthattheydidnothaveenoughhomestoaccommodatelargesiblinggroups.  .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthattheStatehasnotengagedintargetedrecruitmentforthevariedpopulationofchildrenthat   presentplacementchallenges.StakeholdersstatedthatonthesurfacetheStatehassufficientfosterhomestoplace x`  children.However,theseavailableplacementsdonotnecessarilyaddressthespecialneedsofchildrenneeding @(  placement. .. 0   StakeholderinterviewsrevealedthatSRSmanagershavelittleknowledgeofrecruitmentactivitiesthataretakingplacein   theirareasorthroughouttheState. .. $        0   .. $.        &   W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW Item45.TheStatehasinplaceaprocessfortheeffectiveuseofcrossjurisdictionalresourcestofacilitate ( timelyadoptiveorpermanentplacementsforwaitingchildren.   __ XXX __Strength ____AreaNeedingImprovement  ' ( h Y&    H4XX` hp x (#%XH       Basis:StatewideAssessment    Y?.     XXXX'O    Thestatewideadoptioncontractorrecruits,andassessesprospectiveadoptivefamiliesaswellasmaintainsastatewide hP databasecontaininginformationonallprospectiveadoptiveparents.Theadoptioncontractorisresponsiblefor 0 maintainingasystemwhichwillfullyinterfacewiththeNationalResourceExchange/FacesofAdoption,internet  exchangesutilizedtoaccessfamiliesforwaitingchildren.SRSbelievesthisisonemethodusedtomatchchildrenwith  waitingfamiliesinanexpeditedfashion.Afederalgrantwasrecentlyissuedtoimprovetheuseoftechnologyin p matchingchildrenandfamilies. P8  Basis:Onsitereview  8" $ 0    .. 0   Strengths.. 0    .. T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   Stakeholdersindicatethatthereisonecontractorresponsibleforadoptionservices.Thisagencysubcontractswithother pX agencies.Byhavingonecontractor,interjurisdictionalproblemswithintheStateareminimized.8 .. 0   StakeholdersstatedthatchildrenarelistedontheNationalAdoptionExchange. .. W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW0    .. 0   AreaNeedingImprovementX @.. 0    .. R        ICPC    Rl .        0    .. -        T@` hp x (#%'0*,.XT0   OnesitewasexperiencingproblemswithICPCstudiesandplacementsbeingcompletedtimely.x` .. -@ .        W=` hp x (#%'0*,.,` XW StatusofFosterandAdoptiveParentLicensing,Recruitment,andRetention!InSubstantialConformity    "XX "XI.DETERMINATIONOFSUBSTANTIALCONFORMITY   Foreachoutcomeandsystemicfactorlistedbelow,mark Y wheretheStateisdeterminedtobeinsubstantialconformityand N wheretheStateis  determinednottobeinsubstantialconformity.Foreachoutcomeorsystemicfactormarked N, placeacheckbesidetheperformanceindicator,listedbyitem fN numberinthisform,thathasbeendeterminedtobeanareaneedingimprovement.   Safety   `     h ChildandFamilyWellBeing     x  __Y__ QualityAssuranceSystem Z B  ___ N __OutcomeS1    h __N __OutcomeWB1 p      x   (# _____Item30      `     h      p      x   (# ___ X _Item31 '  0*  ,  P 8   _____Item1    h   _____Item17      _____Item2    h   _____Item18 p      x  __ N __Training       `     h   _____Item19 p      x   (#  F .   ___Y __  OutcomeS2    h   _____Item20 p      x   (# __ X __Item32       `     h      p      x   (# __ X __Item33 |   d  _____Item3    h ___Y _OutcomeWB2 p      x   (# ___ __Item34 <$  N              _____Item4    h   __ __Item21 p      x  __ Y __ServiceArray H0   dN.            S& L         Permanency `     h    T<  S.     'LT    X& N   , l.,        0   ` ".l "    h ___N _OutcomeWB3  p      x   (# _____Item35  .. X.        'N    ___ N _OutcomeP1     h      p      x   (# _ _X __Item36      `     h   _____Item22 p      x   (# _____Item37 J2   d  _____Item5    h   _____Item23   N              _____Item6    h      p      x  __ Y __AgencyResponsivenessToThe   dN.              _____Item7    h SystemicFactors  p      x   (# Community  &    _____Item8    h     _____Item9    h __ Y __StatewideInformationSystem   x   (# _____Item38 T<   _____Item10    h      p      x   (# _____Item39     `     h   _____Item24 p      x   (# _____Item40'"   ___N _OutcomeP2    h    H0 X& N   , l.,        ".l "    `     h __ Y ___CaseReviewSystem     x  __ Y __FosterandAdoptiveParent Licensing,   X%.        'N%      _____Item11    h      p      x   (# Recruitment,andRetention !   _____Item12    h   _____Item25 p      x   (#  >&" N              _____Item13    h   _____Item26 p      x   (# _____Item41 # Nd).              _____Item14    h   ___ X _Item27 p      x   (# _____Item42 r$   _____Item15    h   _____Item28 p      x   (# _____Item43 2%   _____Item16    h   _____Item29 p      x   (# __ X __Item44 &    `     h      p      x   (# _____Item45 '  0*  ,  h'    `     h