Level of Care rate Protocol Overview: The Level of Care (LOC) Rate Protocol is a strength-based rate methodology designed to identify the individual care and supervision needs of a child or youth which is translated to an appropriate LOC rate to support their placement. Care and supervision needs will be identified based on five (5) core domains and scored based on a weighted point system. The Core Domains in the protocol tool are: Physical, Behavioral/Emotional, Educational, Health and Permanency/Family Services. The LOC Protocol is comprised of the Domains Matrix and Scoring Sheet. For additional details regarding the LOC rate protocol please read the reference information listed below. Who will Use It: The case-carrying Social Worker or Probation Officer When to use it: Upon initial foster care placement into a home-based setting; Upon a change in placements; When a resource parent or other individuals indicate a needs child’s have changed; When a child is receiving Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) or Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) and is ending those services. Child and Family Team and Other Assessment Tools: The Child and Family Team (CFT) and/or other assessment tools, if available, provide an opportunity to gather information from a variety of perspectives and sources. The Protocol should not be completed in the meeting. The CFT focus needs to remain on the developing of a comprehensive plan that meets the child and family’s overall needs. Information from various other assessment tools that are in use by a county can inform the completion of the tool, including any information that is gathered from the resource family. Useful Links: : Delayed Implementation of the Home-Based Family Care - Level of Care (LOC) Rate Determination Protocol. : Phase II implementation of the HBFC and STRTP Rates Structure and Conversion Process to the New Rate Structure. : Requirements and Guidelines for Creating and Providing a Child and Family Team. : Information about HBFC and STRTP Rates Structure and Conversion Process to the New Rate Structure. : CCR Overview of the Level of Care Protocol. For additional information or questions, please contact: .
Level of Care rate Protocol Overview: The Level of Care (LOC) Rate Protocol is a strength-based rate methodology designed to identify the individual care and supervision needs of a child or youth which is translated to an appropriate LOC rate to support their placement. Care and supervision needs will be identified based on five (5) core domains and scored based on a weighted point system. The Core Domains in the protocol tool are: Physical, Behavioral/Emotional, Educational, Health and Permanency/Family Services. The LOC Protocol is comprised of the Domains Matrix and Scoring Sheet. For additional details regarding the LOC rate protocol please read the reference information listed below. Who will Use It: The case-carrying Social Worker or Probation Officer When to use it: Upon initial foster care placement into a home-based setting; Upon a change in placements; When a resource parent or other individuals indicate a child’s needs have changed; When a child is receiving Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) or Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) and is ending those services. Child and Family Team and Other Assessment Tools: The Child and Family Team (CFT) and/or other assessment tools, if available, provide an opportunity to gather information from a variety of perspectives and sources. The Protocol should not be completed in the meeting. The CFT focus needs to remain on the developing of a comprehensive plan that meets the child and family’s overall needs. Information from various other assessment tools that are in use by a county can inform the completion of the tool, including any information that is gathered from the resource family. Useful Links: : Delayed Implementation of the Home-Based Family Care - Level of Care (LOC) Rate Determination Protocol. : Phase II implementation of the HBFC and STRTP Rates Structure and Conversion Process to the New Rate Structure. : Requirements and Guidelines for Creating and Providing a Child and Family Team. : Information about HBFC and STRTP Rates Structure and Conversion Process to the New Rate Structure. : CCR Overview of the Level of Care Protocol. For additional information or questions, please contact: .