DCF 56.22(2) (2) Qualification to assess. An individual performing the assessment shall be trained and certified in the use of the department’s standardized assessment tool.

DCF 56.22(3) (3) Times of assessment.

DCF 56.22(3)(a) (a) Assessment within 30 days after placement. A placing agency shall assess each foster child before placement in a foster home or within 30 days after the child’s placement. A placing agency shall assess each foster parent within 30 days after the child’s placement in the foster home.

DCF 56.22(3)(b) (b) Reassessment every 6 months. A placing agency shall reassess each foster child and the child’s foster parent within 6 months after the child’s last assessment or reassessment. The placing agency, licensing agency, or foster parent may request a reassessment more frequently.

DCF 56.22(4) (4) Standardized assessment tool.

DCF 56.22(4)(a) (a) Basics of the tool. The standardized assessment tool shall include a list of items that may have a direct impact on service planning for the child and the child’s foster parent. The list of items included in the standardized assessment tool shall assist with evaluation of all of the following:

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1. 1. The child’s functioning, including all of the following:

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.a. a. The impact of trauma on the child.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.b. b. Life functioning, including physical, mental, and dental health; relationships with family members; and social skills.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.c. c. Functioning in a child care or school setting.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.d. d. Behavioral and emotional needs.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.e. e. Risk behaviors.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.f. f. Strengths.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)1.g. g. The effect of the culture of the child and the child’s family on service provision.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2. 2. The foster parent’s functioning in relation to the identified foster child, including all of the following:

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.a. a. Supervision.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.b. b. Problem solving.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.c. c. Involvement with care.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.d. d. Knowledge.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.e. e. Empathy with the child.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.f. f. Organization.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.g. g. Social resources.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.h. h. Physical health.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.i. i. Mental health.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.j. j. Substance use.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.k. k. Developmental.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.L. L. Family stress.

DCF 56.22(4)(a)2.m. m. Cultural congruence.

DCF 56.22(4)(b) (b) Gather information. Before administering the standardized assessment tool, the person who will administer the tool shall first do all of the following: