Utah Code Title 80. Utah Juvenile Code § 80-3-501. Placement in a qualified residential treatment program--Review hearings

(a) “Qualified individual” means the same as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 675a.

(b) “Qualified residential treatment program” means the same as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 672.

(a) review the assessment, determination, and documentation made by a qualified individual regarding the minor;

(b) determine whether the needs of the minor can be met through placement in a foster home;

(c) if the minor's needs cannot be met through placement in a foster home, determine whether:

(d) approve or disapprove of the minor's placement in a qualified residential treatment program.

(a) demonstrate an ongoing assessment of the strengths and needs of the minor such that the minor's needs cannot be met through placement in a foster home;

(b) demonstrate that placement in a qualified residential treatment program provides the most effective and appropriate level of care for the minor in the least restrictive environment;

(c) demonstrate that placement in the qualified residential treatment program is consistent with the short-term and long-term goals for the minor, as specified by the permanency plan for the minor;

(d) document the specific treatment or service needs that will be met for the minor in the placement;

(e) document the length of time the minor is expected to need the treatment or services; and

(f) document the efforts made by the custodial division to prepare the minor to return home or transition to another setting, such as with a relative, with a friend of the minor, with a guardian, with an adoptive parent, a foster home, or independent living.