The treatment team must establish a discharge plan for the child. The discharge plan must include the following information:
- (1) The projected date of discharge;
- (2) The responsibilities of the provider, child, family, and placement agency in the discharge and transition process;
- (3) Transitional services to be provided and by whom;
- (4) Crisis and emergency plans;
- (5) Links with community resources and preparation for how to navigate the adult service system if the child is sixteen years of age or older;
- (6) Aftercare services;
- (7) A list of responsible persons; and
- (8) If the child is Native American, involvement of the child’s tribe in aftercare planning.
Source: 32 SDR 33, effective August 31, 2005.
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.