DCF 56.22 Note Note: See s. DCF 56.17 (1) on treatment team membership.

DCF 56.22(4)(c) (c) Rating a child. The person administering the standardized assessment tool shall rate the child on each item in the tool on a 4-point scale relative to what is developmentally appropriate for a child of a similar age, as follows:

DCF 56.22(4)(c)1. 1. ‘Needs.’ The following ratings shall apply to items representing needs of a child or the child’s family:

DCF 56.22(4)(c)1.a. a. A rating of 0 means there is no evidence of the existence of a special need.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)1.b. b. A rating of 1 means there is a history or concern that a basic special need may exist.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)1.c. c. A rating of 2 means there is a presence of a moderate special need.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)1.d. d. A rating of a 3 means there is a presence of an intensive special need.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)2. 2. ‘Strengths.’ The following ratings shall apply to items representing strengths of a child or the child’s family:

DCF 56.22(4)(c)2.a. a. A rating of 0 indicates a centerpiece strength.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)2.b. b. A rating of 1 indicates a useful strength.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)2.c. c. A rating of 2 indicates an identified strength.

DCF 56.22(4)(c)2.d. d. A rating of 3 indicates no strength has been identified.

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)1. 1. A rating of 0 means there is no reason to believe a need exists.

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) (5) Use of assessment information.

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)8. 8. To determine any supplemental payments under s. DCF 56.23 (2).

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).