1. (1) Therapeutic foster care permanency (TFOC-P) services must be provided in accordance with ARM 37.87.1401 through 37.87.1408 (HSS/TFC).
2. (2) TFOC-P must be provided by a child placement agency in accordance with ARM Title 37, chapter 93.

3. (3) TFOC-P is an intensive level of treatment for youth in a therapeutic foster family placement which is permanent and includes:

   1. (a) individual, family, and group therapies;
   2. (b) clinical supervision provided by a licensed psychologist on a 1:20 ratio;
   3. (c) a treatment manager who is a masters or bachelors level social worker with three years' experience, on a 1:6 ratio;
   4. (d) behavioral aide services averaging at least ten hours per week;
   5. (e) respite care at least one weekend per month; and
   6. (f) additional specialized training for families.

Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-113, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-101, MCA

History: NEW, 2013 MAR p. 166, Eff. 2/1/13.