413-070-0551 Contents of an APPLA Case Plan (1) When APPLA is the permanency plan for a child or young adult, the caseworker must address each of the following in the case plan of the child or young adult: (a) Family composition, which includes the identifying information of each parent, except when parental rights have been terminated, guardian, and sibling. (b) Except when parental rights have been terminated, the identified impending danger safety threats. (c) Except when parental rights have been terminated, the ongoing safety plan as described in OAR 413-015-0400 to 413-015-0485 and recorded in the electronic information system of the Department. (d) A description of how the Department determined the APPLA is the most appropriate permanency plan for the child or young adult, and each compelling reason why the more preferred permanency plan options were not selected for the child or young adult. (e) The steps the Department has taken to ensure the substitute caregiver is applying the reasonable and prudent parent standard and the child or young adult has regular, ongoing opportunities to engage in age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate activities. (f) A description of how the attachments and relationships of the child or young adult with each parent, sibling, other family member, advocate, substitute caregiver, and other person who provides continuity, belonging, stability, support, nurturing, and caring relationships and cultural connections for the child or young adult may be developed while the child or young adult is in substitute care and maintained when the child or young adult reaches the age of majority or the juvenile court relieves the Department of legal custody of the child or young adult. When appropriate, the description may include the following: (A) A description of how each parent and sibling of the child or young adult may participate actively in the life of the child or young adult. (B) For each existing relationship the child or young adult has with a permanent adult caregiver or adult parental figure who is capable of sustaining a significant relationship with the child or young adult, a description of how the relationship may be maintained. (C) A description of how relationships with relatives and other persons involved in the child or young adult's life may be developed and maintained. (D) Current placement information including the location of the child or young adult when the substitute caregiver authorizes release of the address, except when doing so would jeopardize the safety of the child. (E) The record of visits between the child or young adult and his or her parents or siblings. (g) When applicable, a description of the plan to transition a child or young adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities to an appropriate program for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. (h) The comprehensive transition plan described in OAR 413-030-0400 to 413-030-0460 for any child 14 years of age or older or young adult and services that prepare the child or young adult to transition to successful adulthood. (i) A description of the reasonable efforts made by the Department to put the services and structures described in this rule in place to meet the needs of the child or young adult and to enhance the stability of the living arrangement of the child or young adult when the child or young adult is not living with a specified adult. (j) A description of the services the Department must provide to ensure the emotional, medical, educational, cultural, and physical needs of the child or young adult are being met, including: (A) The health information of the child or young adult, which documents the specialized medical, dental, and mental health services of the child or young adult; and (B) The education services of the child or young adult, including the school or educational placement history of the child or young adult, high school credits earned for a child over 14 years of age or young adult, and any special educational needs. (k) The services required to prepare the child or young adult to live in the least restrictive setting possible at the most appropriate time. (l) The services that may make it possible to achieve a more preferred permanency plan listed in OAR 413-070-0536(2) for the child or young adult. (m) The services the Department may continue to make available to the parents of the child or young adult, upon request, that continue to be in the best interests of the child or young adult. (n) For any child who has attained 14 years of age or young adult, the documents described in OAR 413-040-0010(1)(j)(A) and (B). (2) Except when parental rights have been terminated or the Department is unable to obtain the signature of the parent or guardian, the case plan must include the signature of the caseworker, the supervisor, and each parent or guardian as described in OAR 413-040-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050 & 418.005 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 418.005 & 419A.004 History: CWP 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-16 CWP 25-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-24-15 thru 5-21-16 CWP 17-2015, f. 9-28-15, cert. ef. 10-1-15 CWP 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-13 Renumbered from 413-070-0548, CWP 28-2010, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-10 CWP 17-2009, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-09 CWP 15-2006, f. 6-30-06, cert. ef. 7-1-06