Regulation .05 Assessment Services.

Youth who participate in youth transitional services shall have a strengths and needs assessment that identifies the youth's:

(1)

Strengths and weaknesses;

(2)

Independent living skills;

(3)

Education level;

(4)

Employability;

(5)

Emotional and support systems;

(6)

Documented disability or special needs;

(7)

Financial resources;

(8)

Housing needs; and

(9)

Life goals, including such topics as:

(a)

Occupation;

(b)

Housing;

(c)

Family life; and

(d)

Health care decisions.

The assessment shall be used as a tool for the youth and the caseworker to develop specific tasks:

(1)

To move the youth towards the goal of self-sufficiency; and

(2)

Which may be included in the youth's service agreement.

A safety assessment shall be conducted in accordance with the safety assessment established by the Department.