The caseworker must inform each parent that:

  •  The parent is not legally obligated to sign the initial Family Plan of Service (FPOS) or begin services until the court makes the plan an order of the court.

  •  The parent has a right to ask the court to modify the FPOS.

  •  The parent can invite relatives and fictive kin to participate in developing the plan.

The caseworker must also take the following actions:

  •  Invite the parent’s attorney to participate in developing the FPOS and attend the meeting where the plan is developed.

  •  Use the Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA) as a tool to help the family prioritize tasks and services for the FPOS.