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4 th Quarter Federal Response: This step is noted as achieved based on development <strong>of</strong> policy and protocol packets. However, there<br />
is also a measurable benchmark <strong>of</strong> decreasing length <strong>of</strong> time to file TPR. Was this benchmark (also the goal <strong>for</strong> this work plan) placed<br />
in this step in error? If not, State must show progress on this benchmark as well, be<strong>for</strong>e this step is noted as achieved.<br />
5 th Quarter Report: The benchmark 'Decrease in length <strong>of</strong> time to file TPR' was placed in this step in error. The appropriate<br />
benchmark should be: 'Creation <strong>of</strong> the Reporting Document.'<br />
This step was reported as achieved and documentation <strong>of</strong> the SSMT dated 4-21-03 that included protocol packets was included in the<br />
documentation submitted in the 3 rd Quarter Progress Report. However, we have found the counties are not complying with the request<br />
to report overdue petitions and court orders to DFCS Legal Services. A new mandatory reporting <strong>for</strong>m has been developed and will be<br />
sent to the county DFCS Directors and Field Directors in February 2004. Memo to DFCS Directors and Field Directors will be<br />
attached in the 6 th quarter report.<br />
5 th Quarter DCOUMENTATION:<br />
Reporting Form - Monthly Termination Legal Progress Report<br />
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:<br />
E7 ACTION STEPS: Develop strategies in partnership with the law department that will urge the SAAGS to file TPR within<br />
30 days <strong>of</strong> receipt <strong>of</strong> complete legal services referral and prepare court orders within 15 days <strong>of</strong><br />
termination hearing:<br />
Urge the law departments to increase number <strong>of</strong> SAAGs to reduce delays created by backlog <strong>of</strong> cases.<br />
START<br />
DATE<br />
COMPLETION<br />
DATE<br />
RESPONSIBLE<br />
PERSON(S)<br />
MEASURABLE<br />
BENCHMARKS<br />
April 2002 Jan. 2004 Vivian Egan, Linda Doster, DFCS Social<br />
Services Section<br />
Decrease in length <strong>of</strong> time to file TPR.<br />
5th Quarter: Requesting to revise benchmark to<br />
'Appointment <strong>of</strong> additional SAAGs'. Reason: to place more<br />
emphasis on the Action Step.<br />
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<strong>Safe</strong> <strong>Futures</strong> – A <strong>Plan</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong><br />
Georgia <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Human Resources<br />
March, 2004 Quarter 5 - Work <strong>Plan</strong> E Page 9
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