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information and technical assistance session was held for approximately eight (8) providers who were not approved as they did not
meet the standards and or requirements. As a result of this technical assistance session, at least six of the providers were approved
following this session. Reviewing the applications and assessments from the Private providers assisted the state in determining if the
providers are following the standards and guidelines for completing comprehensive assessments and providing wrap-around services.
The E & R unit has selected three counties to begin qualitative reviews (Clayton, Franklin, and Lowndes). Four (4) cases will be
selected from Lowndes and Four cases from Clayton County. One case will be selected from Franklin County. The Consultation and
Support unit will provide assistance in this process by interviewing the stakeholders. A report will be available in January 04. Reviews
will continue until approximately 180 cases are selected from across the state by September 2004.
4 th Quarter Federal Response: State is behind in completion date of this action step.
5 th Quarter Report: The QCRs will continue until all counties have been reviewed. The first report was available in January 2004 see
attached. Twelve County Departments were reviewed during the reporting period.
5 th Quarter DOCUMENTATION: Social Services Quarterly Report, Qualitative Case Reviews, October 2003 -- December 2003.
6 th Quarter Report: The Social Services qualitative case reviews were conducted in sixteen (16) county department offices during
January through March 2004. Fulton County DFCS was included in this review. A report on the Qualitative Review is attached.
Evident in the reviews is that children in foster care have a comprehensive child and family assessment. An identified strength from
the reviews is the array of services provided to parents to support their case plan goals such as, alcohol/drug assessments and
treatment. In 29 of the 37 cases reviewed, the indicator was rated as a strength. Children received routine medical and dental care and
follow-up as required. The eight cases identified as needing improvement-lacked evidence of appropriate medical and dental care for
children.
6 th Quarter DOCUMENTATION: Social Services Quarterly Report, Qualitative Case Reviews, January 2004 - March 2004
6 th Quarter Federal Response: N8: N2: State requested extension of completion date and revision of the benchmark in its Annual
Evaluation/Renegotiation Report. Did ACF approve? State reports that 'twelve County Departments were reviewed' -- see General
Comment #7.
N8: The QCR data cited in the Q6 report indicates a 13 percentage point decline from the previous QCR!
7 th Quarter Report: ACF approved the requested changes during Annual Evaluation/Renegotiations. In the 6 th report above, the
State reported that 16 county offices (thirty-seven cases) were reviewed and not 13 as indicated in the ACF response. For clarity,
during the Oct. – December 2003 QCR 12 county offices (twenty-five cases) were reviewed and reported on. During the January –
Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
November, 2004 Quarter 8 – Work Plan N Page 18