Instructions for Form PPS2003 Family Based Safety Plan - Kansas

Form PPS2003 Family Based Safety Plan - Kansas

This document contains official instructions for Form PPS2003 , Family Based Safety Plan - a form released and collected by the Kansas Department for Children and Families. An up-to-date fillable Form PPS2003 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form PPS2003?A: Form PPS2003 is the Family Based Safety Plan used in Kansas.

Q: What is a Family Based Safety Plan?A: A Family Based Safety Plan is a plan that is created to ensure the safety of a child or children in a family who have been determined to be at risk of abuse or neglect.

Q: Who is responsible for completing Form PPS2003?A: The child protective services worker is responsible for completing Form PPS2003.

Q: What information is required on Form PPS2003?A: Form PPS2003 requires information about the child, the family members, the safety threats, the safety interventions, and any additional services needed.

Q: What is the purpose of Form PPS2003?A: The purpose of Form PPS2003 is to assess the safety threats to a child or children, develop a plan to address those threats, and ensure the child's safety while keeping them in the home whenever possible.

Q: What happens after Form PPS2003 is completed?A: After Form PPS2003 is completed, the child protective services worker will review the plan with the family, implement the safety interventions, and monitor the family's progress in addressing the safety threats.

Q: Can a Family Based Safety Plan be revised?A: Yes, a Family Based Safety Plan can be revised if there are changes in the safety threats or if additional services are needed to ensure the child's safety.

Q: Is participation in the Family Based Safety Plan mandatory?A: Participation in the Family Based Safety Plan is usually voluntary, but failure to comply with the plan can result in further intervention by child protective services.

Q: How long does a Family Based Safety Plan remain in effect?A: A Family Based Safety Plan remains in effect until the risks to the child's safety have been addressed and the child is no longer at risk of abuse or neglect.

Q: What should parents do if they have concerns about the Family Based Safety Plan?A: Parents should communicate their concerns to the child protective services worker and work collaboratively to address any issues or questions they may have.