The caseworker must file copies of the following documents in OneCase or the child’s paper case file, as appropriate, when they are gathered:

• Birth, citizenship, or immigration status documents.
• Health records.
• School records.
• Signed Foster Care Assistance Application forms.
• Court reports.
• Signed court orders, affidavits, and other court documents.
• Signed service plans.
• Notices sent regarding Permanency Planning Meetings.
• Placement and medical authorizations.
• Correspondence, photographs, authorizations, and similar documentation.

In the Records Management Handbook, see:

1220 Physical File

1221 Contents of a Physical File

2300 Maintenance of Records