Everyone,
I started this thread after hearing suggestions in a Facebook thread regarding this news article. If everyone could share their pie in the sky big suggestions for improvements I will compile and present to the state at my 1624 Meetings. The suggestions below came from our Facebook page, please no idea is too big or small!
Caregiver Suggestions:
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WISe team or counselor assigned to new placements for the first 30 days,
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Drug and Alcohol assessments
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Youth should receive a clear written explanation of what to expect in the first 90 days
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Every youth should come with toiletry kit, set of pjâs, and clothing voucher
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CIPR should include Provider One card number
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Full disclosure of Criminal Background and the reasons a youth is in care, better CIPRs
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State should be willing to allow security systems on the ourside of the home and non invasive monitoring in public areas
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Parental monitoring software installed on youth devices
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School supports should be available on the second day of placement