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of that evaluation has been disseminated and is under review by the newly formed Program Planning and Policy Development Unit of
the Division. The review should be complete prior to the close of this PIP reporting period. An outcome of the States’ review may
help in determining the need to change policy as it relates to improved outcomes for needs and services.
8 th Quarter Report: Achieved. Memorandum from the State Social Services Director to the Education and Training Services Section
and Managers of Field Operations (as documented under I-15) includes factors other than findings from the QCR which may inhibit
DFCS' ability to meet the needs of children and families. Additionally the state is undergoing a review of its policy, which it calls
“Policy Simplification.” Confusing, duplicative, or incongruent policies could result in the needs of children and families not being
met. A vendor has been contracted to review, assess and evaluate all of the State’s child welfare policy. The state’s review and the
vendor’s report will determine the need to change policy as related to meeting the needs of children and families.
8 th Quarter DOCUMENTATION: (same as I-15)
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:
Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
November, 2004 Quarter 8 - Work Plan I Page 20