- (a) Youth committed to the custody of the Division of Youth Services shall receive comprehensive case plans individually tailored to address the issues that contribute to their delinquent and risky behavior.
(b) Case plans shall:
(1) Describe needs and prescribe interventions with respect to:
- (A) Individual residential treatment for the youth;
- (B) Rehabilitative and supportive services for the family; and
- (C) Surveillance and supportive reintegration aftercare services for both the youth and family;
(2) Cover six (6) main realms of services as follows:
- (A) Mental health and substance abuse;
- (B) Safety and security;
- (C) Work and life skills;
- (D) Education;
- (E) Medical care; and
- (F) Community reintegration;
(3) Be developed by a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team that includes:
- (A) Professionals, including at least one (1) licensed mental health professional;
- (B)
(i) Parents or guardians of the committed youth.
(ii) Parents or guardians may participate in the multidisciplinary team by phone or in-person; and
- (C) The committed youth shall participate in case planning and review discussions to help the multidisciplinary team determine the most appropriate services, placement, and other interventions; and
(4) Be informed by:
- (A) Formal assessments;
- (B) Prior treatment records;
- (C) Behavioral observation; and
- (D) Interviews with the youth and other stakeholders.