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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The department of children's services may, by regulation, adopt and prepare additional guidelines for the plans required of agencies; however, no such guidelines shall apply to a licensed child care agency if not applicable to the department. All plans established for the child shall contain at least the following:
(1) The purpose for which the child has been placed in foster care;
(2) The estimated length of time in which the purpose of foster care will be accomplished;
(3) The description of services that are to be provided in order for the purpose of foster care to be accomplished, including those services to be provided to the family;
(4) The person within the department or agency who is directly responsible for assuring that the plan is implemented; and
(5) A list of services available from other state programs or agencies.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 37. Juveniles § 37-2-405 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-37-juveniles/tn-code-sect-37-2-405/
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