(a) The agency shall assign a caseworker to each child, who is responsible for doing:

1. (1) Assessments;
2. (2) Case planning; and
3. (3) Casework services.

(b)

1. (1) A plan of safe care shall be developed for all children with physical limitations, medical conditions, or behaviors that are indicative of harm to self or others, including without limitation:

   1. (A) Arson;
   2. (B) Physical aggression;
   3. (C) Sexual aggression;
   4. (D) Suicidal behaviors; or
   5. (E) Other self-harming tendencies.

2. (2) This plan shall:

   1. (A) Identify the behavior or problem; and
   2. (B) Specify the safeguards that are to be implemented.

3. (3) The agency shall:

   1. (A) Document that the childcare staff are informed of the provisions of the plan; and
   2. (B) Place a copy of the plan into the child’s record.

(c) An assessment of services needed to ensure the health and welfare of the child, including medical history and psychological history, shall be:

1. (1) Completed; and
2. (2) Included in the case plan.

(e) A case plan shall be completed and entered into the child’s record:

1. (1) Showing a goal of independence; and
2. (2) Indicating all persons responsible for services to be provided.

(f) The case plan shall contain, at the minimum:

1. (1) Specific needs;
2. (2) Plan for meeting needs;
3. (3) Special treatment issues, for example, psychotropic medications, sexual misconduct, and neurological disorders, shall be identified with a statement of how the special needs shall be met;
4. (4) A plan to ensure the educational needs are met according to applicable state law; and
5. (5) Date of next review of the case plan.

(h) The case plan shall be:

1. (1) Reviewed at least semiannually; and
2. (2) Updated to reflect progress.