2-005 Service Plan Formulation
Selection of a goal and the approaches to its attainment are essential to planning. The worker and the client shall evaluate the approach selected and the client's potential for goal achievement. Based on this appraisal, the worker has the final authority to authorize or deny social services.
The worker and client together shall develop a plan which is documented in the case record and reflected on Form DSS-4, "Case Information Summary," and Form DSS-4A, "Social Services Provider Authorization." This plan must be re- evaluated whenever necessary and at least every six months. The forms must be updated as information changes and at least annually.
Before submitting Forms DSS-4 and DSS-4A, the worker shall determine whether identifying data on the client has been entered in the computer system. If the client is new to the system, the worker shall complete and submit Form PSD-100, "Client Identification Data."
Exception: Forms DSS-4 and DSS-4A do not apply to permanency planning cases.