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Subject: Families First Family Focused Solutions

Policy 23.21 Date of Last Review: 11/30/2023 Effective Date: 07/01/2023 Date of Next Review: 11/30/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 5 of 6 Existing Treatment Programs and Domestic Violence Safety Plans If a customer indicates that they are in a treatment program or has initiated a safety plan to escape domestic violence, the TANF Case Manager or Eligibility Counselor should offer an FFS referral. 1. FFS counselors will not change a customer’s existing treatment program or safety plan. 2. FFS counselors will assess the customer’s situation to determine if other services are needed in addition to the treatment program or safety plan. 3. FFS will offer services in addition to the treatment program or safety plan without interrupting the existing plan. Transitional FFS The FFS provider may offer transitional services for up to six (6) sessions over a three (3) month period following the closure of the Families First case for any reason to support the family’s transition. Supporting Documents HS-2983 Family Focused Solutions Consent for Release of Confidential Information HS-2983sp Family Focused Solutions Consent for Release of Confidential Information (Spanish) HS-2946 Family Focused Solutions Referral/Feedback HS-3229 Family Focused Solutions Services Informed Consent HS-3229sp Family Focused Solutions Services Informed Consent (Spanish) Families First ADA Screening Tool (internal use only) Family Focused Solutions Procedures 23.13 Families First Work and/or Educational Activity Definitions/Acronyms Term Definition ADA Americans with Disabilities Act FFS Family Focused Solutions IOP Individual Opportunity Plan PRP Personal Responsibility Plan Safety Plan A personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave. Safety planning involves how to cope with emotions, tell friends and family about the abuse, take legal action, and more. Treatment Program A mental health, drug and/or alcohol, or process addiction therapeutic regimen.