REVISION OF FAIR HEARING POLICY

  • To: REGIONAL EXECUTIVE STAFF, CIRCUIT MANAGERS, AND CHILDREN’S DIVISION STAFF
  • From: CANDACE A. SHIVELY, DIRECTOR

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce revisions to the Fair Hearing Policy. The steps to take have been clarified including time frames and information about data entry in FACES.

It is imperative that a foster home license or a vendor approval not be closed with an adverse close reason of denial or revocation until after the entire due process is completed.

The home shall be placed on Administrative Hold until the complete grievance process has reached its conclusion, including the expiration of the 90 day time frame for filing an appeal in their circuit court per RSMO 208.100. If the appeal is filed timely with the circuit court, the conclusion cannot be entered until the final decision of the court case is filed.

NECESSARY ACTION 

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

PDS CONTACT 

Elizabeth Tattershall 

573-522-1191 

Elizabeth.Tattershall@dss.mo.gov

PROGRAM MANAGER 

Dena Driver 

573-751-3171 

Dena.D.Driver@dss.mo.gov

CHILD WELFARE MANUAL REVISIONS 

Children’s Division’s Fair Hearing Process, Section 6 Chapter 7 Subsection 1

FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS 

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES 

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RELATED STATUTE 

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ADMINISTRATIVE RULE 

13 CSR 35-60.010 (2)

COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) STANDARDS 

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CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW (CFSR) 

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PROTECTIVE FACTORS N/A 

Parental Resilience 

Social Connections 

Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development 

Concrete Support in Times of Need 

Social and Emotional Competence of Children

FACES REQUIREMENTS 

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