If a judge orders a placement into an unapproved facility (see 5313.1 Definition of Unapproved Facility), the caseworker must immediately notify state office placement and the managing attorney of the court order (see 5311 Notice Requirements for Elevating Certain Court Orders).

Following the order’s issuance, staff must carry out the judge’s order by taking the following actions:

• Conducting any required activities to prepare the child or youth.
• Conducting any required activities to prepare the caregiver or facility to receive the child or youth.
• Making the placement.
• Providing any required notifications of the placement change.
• Taking all other steps ordinarily taken during a placement change.

The caseworker and supervisor also consider whether any additional steps are necessary, such as:

• Providing training for the caregiver.
• Asking the court to order training for the caregiver.
• Increasing the number of visits by the caseworker to the placement.
• Addressing any needs identified for the child.