Referrals for therapeutic foster care
Arkansas Code § 12-18-105; Arkansas Code § 20-76-201; Arkansas Code § 9-28-103
(a) If the Family Service Worker believes TFC to be the most appropriate placement for a child, he or she will:
- (1) Complete CFS-367: Specialized Placement Referral Form;
- (2) Email the completed CFS-367: Specialize Placement Referral Form to tfc.referral@dhs.arkansas.gov; and
- (3) Retain a paper copy of the CFS-367: Specialized Placement Referral Form in the child’s case file.
(b) If the child is accepted into a TFC placement, the Family Service Worker will:
- (1) Forward additional required documents to the provider, as requested;
- (2) Continue to maintain the child’s case file while he or she is in TFC; and
- (3) Coordinate a monthly visit with the TFC case manager to assess the health and safety of the child placed in the TFC home.
(c) The Specialized Placements Unit Manager will:
- (1) Review the completed CFS-367: Specialized Placement Referral Form for appropriateness;
- (2) Forward appropriate referrals to the TFC providers; and
- (3) Notify the FSW if the child is accepted into the TFC program.