DCF 56.22(4)(d)(d) Rating a foster parent. The person administering the standardized assessment tool shall rate a foster parent’s needs on each item in the tool on a 4-point scale in relation to a specific identified child, as follows: DCF 56.22(4)(d)2.2. A rating of 1 means there is a history or concern that needs to be monitored. DCF 56.22(4)(d)3.3. A rating of 2 means there is a presence of a need that must be acted upon. DCF 56.22(4)(d)4.4. A rating of 3 means there is a presence of a need that requires immediate or intensive action. DCF 56.22(5)(a)(a) The placing agency shall use information from the assessment of the child, the child’s family, the child’s foster parent, the supervising agency, and the licensing agency for all of the following: DCF 56.22(5)(a)1.1. To communicate information about the needs and strengths of the child and child’s family. DCF 56.22(5)(a)2.2. To assist with determining the child’s service needs and developing the child’s plan of care. DCF 56.22(5)(a)3.3. To determine a level of need of 1/2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 for the child. DCF 56.22(5)(a)4.4. To inform decisions regarding a placement at a level of care that is appropriate to meet the child’s level of need. DCF 56.22(5)(a)5.5. To evaluate the match between the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a foster parent and the needs and strengths of the child. DCF 56.22(5)(a)6.6. To assist in the development of services and supports needed for a specific child and foster parent to promote the stability of the placement. DCF 56.22(5)(a)7.7. To provide a mental health screen to all children entering foster care. DCF 56.22(5)(a)9.9. To determine any supplemental payments for purposes of an adoption assistance agreement under s. 48.975, Stats., and ch. DCF 50. DCF 56.22(5)(b)(b) A placing agency shall re-evaluate the appropriateness of a child’s placement, services provided to the child, and supplemental payments made to the foster parent following a reassessment of the child under sub. (3) (b). DCF 56.22(6)(a)(a) Matching the child and foster family. A placing agency may place a child in a foster home only after careful consideration is made on how well the prospective foster family will do all of the following: DCF 56.22(6)(b)(b) Pre-placement interactions for placements in foster homes with a Level 3 to 5 certification. Before placing a child in a foster home with a Level 3 to 5 certification, the placing agency, supervising agency, and, if different, the licensing agency shall arrange for pre-placement, face-to-face interactions among the child, foster parent, and, if appropriate, the child’s family, unless the placement is an emergency under s. 48.205, 48.63, or 938.205, Stats. DCF 56.22(7)(a)(a) A placing agency, in accordance with a licensing agency, may place a child in a foster home that is certified to provide a given level of care if the child’s level of need is at or below the level of care that the foster home is certified to provide. DCF 56.22(7)(b)(b) Notwithstanding par. (a), a placing agency may place a child with a level of need that is higher than the level of care that a foster home is certified to provide if the placing agency grants an exception and documents in the child’s electronic case record what services and supports will be provided to meet the child’s needs as identified in the assessment tool.