Sec. 359.6. Voluntary assessment and case planning services

For those youths who consent to participate in voluntary assessment and case planning services, the probation department shall:

(a) Complete a full assessment using a State approved, risk and need assessment instrument for adolescent offender or juvenile offender youth.

(b) Complete an initial case plan within 10 business days of the date when the notice of agreement is signed by the youth, as long as the matter is pending in youth part. The case plan shall:

(1) prioritize need areas for intervention, based upon the results of the risk and needs assessment;

(2) include objectives that build on existing protective factors;

(3) make referrals to available and appropriate services, based upon the results of the risk and needs assessment;

(4) include input from parent(s)or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care and youth to identify any barriers and strengths toward meeting case plan goals;

(5) delineate the roles and responsibilities of the youth, parent(s) or other person(s) legally responsible for his/her care, probation officer, and other individuals who may positively influence the youth’s behaviors;

(6) document intended action steps, short term and long term goals for successful case progress and/or closure; and

(7) include consideration for issues of responsivity (primary language, sex, gender expression, mental health, etc.) that may obstruct the youth’s progress toward goals.

(c) Conduct re-assessments every 90 days while the youth is engaged in voluntary assessment and case planning services.