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CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. Chapter 2960 Training: February 8, 2006 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Presenters. Deborah Beske Brown-Foster Care-DHS (651) 296-4309 deborah.beske@state.mn.us Larry Burzinski-Supervisor-DHS Licensing (651) 296-4727 larry.burzinski@state.mn.us
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CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Chapter 2960 Training: February 8, 2006 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Presenters Deborah Beske Brown-Foster Care-DHS (651) 296-4309 deborah.beske@state.mn.us Larry Burzinski-Supervisor-DHS Licensing (651) 296-4727 larry.burzinski@state.mn.us Lisa Cain-Licensor-DOC (507)-357-6933 lisa.cain@state.mn.us Julie Reger-MH/CH Unit Manager-DHS Licensing (651) 296-0156 julie.reger@state.mn.us Julie Snyder-Licensor-DOC (507) 389-5798 julie.snyder@state.mn.us
Training Outline/Rule Components: • Introduction, objectives, and housekeeping • Brief history, enabling legislation, development, and overview of rule components including certifications • Rule Components
Children's Residential Facilities Training: Objectives • Information on new licensing and program certifications • County agencies role with new programs and with individual placements • Web design offering detailed information about facilities and treatment services
Children's Residential Facilities Rule History • Enabling Legislation Passed in 1995 • MN Laws, 1995, Chapter 226, Article 3, Section 60 • Amended in 1997 extending time period • Legislation directed the commissioners of corrections and human services: • To establish an advisory committee to develop and jointly adopt consistent licensing program standards • To ensure provision of appropriate services to children and juveniles with single or multiple problems
Children's Residential Facilities Enabling Legislation/Desired Outcomes • Legislation required standards that were expanded upon in rule language which included: • Language applicable to most programs • Certification language specific to, detention, chemical dependency, mental health, restrictive techniques, and a variety of other certifications • Desired outcomes include: • Enhanced linkage of services with client needs • Increased consistency in licensing requirements • Increased provider accountability
Former Rules Have Gone the Way of the Dinosaurs • DHS Rule 5 • DHS Rule 8 • DHS Rule 35 • DOC Juvenile Licensing Rules
Children's Residential Facilities Rule Development Process Led to the Development of • The Children's Residential Facilities Rule • Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR) • DHS – DOC Interagency Agreement to guide: • License and certification process • Negative action protocol • Interagency communication • License data and data collection
Licensing Standards Family foster Homes (county social services/DHS) Separate section Definitions/Standards Applicable to ALL Facilities (DOC/DHS) Detention Facilities (DOC) Group Residential Facilities (DOC/DHS) ProgramCertification Standards Shelter Program (DHS) Transitional Services (DHS/DOC) MH* Program (DHS) Chemical Dependency Program (DHS) Correctional Program (DOC) Secure Program (DOC) Restrictive Technique Certification Standards Children’s Residential Facilities Rule * Locked with additional standards
Rule Certifications • “ALL” residential standards (2960.0130) • Group residential standards (2960.0130) • Shelter certification (2960.0510) • Transitional services certification (2960.0050) • Chemical dependency certification (2960.0430) • Mental health certification (2960.0580) • Restrictive techniques certification (2960.0710) • Corrections certification (2960.0540) • Corrections secure certification (2960.0300) Additional Programs • Foster Family, foster residential, shelter/emergency shelter settings and treatment foster care
Children’s Residential Facilities Rule Development Assessment: Advantages • 9 licensing rules consolidated in one rule chapter • A common set of general standards identified for most providers • Program-specific standards separately identified • Standards reflect interagency consensus • Better linkage between client needs and program services by admission criteria, screening and assessment requirements • Enhances provider choice of program services offered • Ensures provider accountability through program evaluation and client outcome requirements
Children's Residential Facilities Rule Transition Issues • What to watch for in the coming months: • Ongoing collaborative spirit • Common data base • Review of negative action procedures (DHS/ DOC)