NORMALCY TEEN PLAN
The Normalcy Teen Plan is a written plan that outlines the age appropriate activities & responsibilities developed for each youth ages 13-17 in licensed care. IN accordance with Florida Statute, the Teen Plan must be developed in collaboration with the teen, foster parent (caregiver),Family Care Counselor , and Ind. Living case manager, if available. Each Teen Plan is specific to the individual teen and must be reviewed and updated every ninety days, or more often as needed.
Responsibility Precedes Rewards
Teen Participant Name: ______
DOB: ______
Responsibilities
- Personal Care
Bathe Daily/Brush Teeth
Wash/Dry Personal Laundry
Take Medication/Learn to be responsible for Medical Care
- Other:______
- ______
- ______
2. Chores
It is expected that clothes and other items will be put away______daily______weekly (please specify)
It is expected that the bed will be made up daily
Wash dishes______times per week
Vacuum/sweep
Feed Pets
Yard Work
Other:______
- School/Complete Homework
Complete homework as assigned every day
AttendsSchool
Participate in tutoring as assigned
Other:______
- Communication/Development
Attends Staffings and Court Hearing
DiscussSchool and Career Plans with FCC, Foster parents (Caregivers), Independent Living Staff
Communicates with GAL (Guardian ad Litem)______
Others:______
My FCC’s name is______
Phone number______
My FCC’s Supervisor is ______
Phone number:______
- Participates in Independent Living Program Yes or No -
If yes, my Independent. Living CS/CM’s Name is:______
Phone Number:______
Approved activities are the second part of the Normalcy Plan. When the teen demonstrates responsibility by maintaining compliance with their agreed upon Teen Plan, then the foster care provider has the authority to approve the following age- appropriate activities:
The FCC should check those activities the foster care provider may approve:
- Suggested activities for Teens ages 13- 14:
Participate in after school academic programs or sports
Participate in activities and functions with friends from school/ other under the supervision of legal guardian or other adult approved by the foster parent provider.
Other:______
______
***Foster Parents are required to give a child a monthly cash allowance of $12 ***
- Suggested Activities for Teens ages 15-16:
Participate in activities with friends& peers (movies, shopping, attend school events without adult supervision. (should not exceed 3 hours)
Spend the night with friends from school, church and other social groups under the supervision of legal guardian or other adult approved by foster care provider.
Other______
______
***Foster Parents are required to give a child a monthly cash allowance of $12 ***
- Suggested activities for Teens ages 16-17
Participate in unsupervised activities including dating as long as the foster care provider can verify friends/dates are from school, church or other approved social group
Participate in unsupervised school functions such as homecoming and prom
Teen has a curfew of: ______weekdays ______Fri&Sat for unsupervised activities
Ride public transportation (if available)
Apply for and get a job
Have a pre- paid cell phone
Use the house telephone for local unsupervised calls between the hours of: weekdays: ______to ______and weekends: ______to ______
Other:______
______
***Foster Parents are required to give a child a monthly cash allowance of $12 ***
Agreement and Acknowledgement of Understanding
I participated in the creation of the above agreement and agree to the marked activities. Irealize rewards are obtained by behaving in a responsible manner and the completion of the agreed upon tasks listed on pages 1 and 2 of this Plan.
Teen Participant (Print)______Date: ______
______
Teen Participant Signature
PFSF Family Care Counselor (Print)______Date: ______
______
FCC Signature
Foster Care Provider (Print)______Date: ______
______
Foster Care Provider Signature
Independent Living Staff(Print)______Date: ______
______
Independent Living Staff Signature
409.1451 Independent living transition services.--
3)PREPARATION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.--
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature for the Department of Children and Family Services to assist older children in foster care and young adults who exit foster care at age 18 in making the transition to independent living and self-sufficiency as adults. The department shall provide such children and young adults with opportunities to participate in life skills activities in their foster families and communities which are reasonable and appropriate for their respective ages or for any special needs they may have and shall provide them with services to build life skills and increase their ability to live independently and become self-sufficient. To support the provision of opportunities for participation in age-appropriate life skills activities, the department shall:
1.Develop a list of age-appropriate activities and responsibilities to be offered to all children involved in independent living transition services and their foster parents.
2.Provide training for staff and foster parents to address the issues of older children in foster care in transitioning to adulthood, which shall include information on high school completion, grant applications, vocational school opportunities, supporting education and employment opportunities, and opportunities to participate in appropriate daily activities.
3.Develop procedures to maximize the authority of foster parents or caregivers to approve participation in age-appropriate activities of children in their care. The age-appropriate activities and the authority of the foster parent or caregiver shall be developed into a written plan that the foster parent or caregiver, the child, and the case manager all develop together, sign, and follow. This plan must include specific goals and objectives and be reviewed and updated no less than quarterly. Foster parents or caregivers who have developed a written plan as described in this subparagraph shall not be held responsible under administrative rules or laws pertaining to state licensure or have their licensure status in any manner jeopardized as a result of the actions of a child engaged in the approved age-appropriate activities specified in the written plan.
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