26823718, 65C-30.019 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26823718

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

General Child Welfare Provisions

Overview

RULE:

65C-30.019

Missing Children

PURPOSE:

The rule amendments clarify the procedure and practice requirements necessary regarding Take Into Custody or Pickup Orders for missing children in out-of-home care. Amendments add MDT staffing requirements for missing children that are recovered pursuant to 39.4022 F.S.

SUMMARY:

The amendments include the following: (1) requires the child welfare professional to staff the case with Children’s Legal Services to assess whether a Take Into Custody or Pickup Order should be obtained, (2) includes the factors in the assessment, (3) addresses when the missing child procedures will be followed, (4) expands the notification requirements when a child is missing, (5) identifies when a multidisciplinary team meeting should be requested, (6) clarifies what the child welfare professional is to do if a case is closed, and (7) specifies when a missing child staffing must be held.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121(16), 39.0141, 39.4022(11) F.S.

LAW:

39.0141, 39.4022 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/13/2023 Vol. 49/29

COMMENTS:

From 2/13/2023 To 3/6/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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