TERMINATION OF THE GRANDPARENTS AS FOSTER PARENTS PROGRAM (GAFP)

To: REGIONAL EXECUTIVE STAFF, CIRCUIT MANAGERS, AND CHILDREN’S DIVISION STAFF
From: PAULA NEESE, INTERIM DIRECTOR

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide manual revisions for the termination of the Grandparents as Foster Parents (GAFP) program. The GAFP program was established and funded through RSMo 453.325 and falls under the direction of the Family Support Division (FSD). GAFP was not funded in 2005, therefore GAFP cash and supportive services are no longer available. Please review FSD memorandum IM-55, dated 06-02-05.

NECESSARY ACTION:

Review this memorandum with all Children’s Division staff.
Review revised Child Welfare Manual chapters as indicated below.
All questions should be cleared through normal supervisory channels and directed to:

PDS CONTACTS:

Veronica E. Stovall

573-522-5060

Veronica.E.Stovall@dss.mo.gov

PROGRAM MANGER

Kathryn Sapp

573-522-5062

Kathryn.Sapp@dss.mo.gov

CHILD WELFARE MANUAL REVISIONS:

Section 4, Chapter 4 Attachment B: Guidelines to Placement Options, Criteria and Selection

Section 4, Chapter 12 Attachment A: Grandparents as Foster Parents Program (Deleted)

Section 4, Chapter 12 Attachment B: Options for Assisting Kinships

Table of Contents

FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS:

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS and RESOURCES:

IM-55 Termination of the Grandparents as Foster Parents (GAFP) Program

RELATED STATUTE:

453.325 RSMo

ADMINISTRATIVE RULE:

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COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) STANDARDS:

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PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP)

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SACWIS REQUIREMENTS:

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