The caseworker must continue developing a service plan with a parent until the court:

  •   makes a finding of aggravated circumstances; or

  •   enters an order terminating the parent’s rights.

The requirement to engage in service planning includes:

  •   parents who are incarcerated; and

  •   parents who live in another country.

For incarcerated parents, caseworkers must check penal institutions to determine what services are available to a parent in that institution and at least attempt to ensure the parent participates in services. Examples of providing support include but are not limited to:

  •   providing the parent with workbooks and articles on parenting; and

  •   requiring the parent to respond with written summaries.

For more information on service planning requirements see 6240 Case Planning.

For more information on providing services specifically to parents who are living outside the country see 6243 Services to Parents Who Live Outside of the Country.