The agency shall adopt a written policy that ensures the agency shall develop a written transition plan for each client, to aid in the client's personal transition to adulthood and independence.

1. The client's transition plan must be: a. Developed within thirty days of acceptance to the program; b. Developed and reviewed with appropriate participation and informed consent of the client and placement and care agency, if applicable; and c. Developed in collaboration with the client and the transition coordinator and if applicable, the child and family team meeting participants on a quarterly basis.

2. The client's transition plan must include documentation of: a. Collaboration and communication with other agencies that are working with the client to ensure coordination of services and to carry out the client's transition plan; b. Services provided by the supervised independent living program and other agencies or informal supports; c. Completion of a needs assessment of the client; d. Completion of the outcomes survey; e. Identified measurable goals and client outcomes, including time frames for completion;

f. Identified tasks to assist the client in meeting set goals; and g. The individual or entity responsible for providing the service or completing the task.

History: Effective October 1, 2019.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-05.1, 50-11-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-05.1, 50-11-03