Wrap-Around Services

Frequently Asked Questions (01/15/02)

 

The following questions pertain to the implementation of new wrap-around services under the First Placement, Best Placement Program:

 

1.     Does the county have to complete an MOU with the providers?

YES – as stated in the policy transmittal 01-09, page 12.

“Memorandums of Understanding are developed with community service providers in the usual manner.”

 

2.     What providers are allowed in the state to complete FP/BP assessments (UAS 511)?

Only the providers listed on the web at www.gahsc.org are approved to complete FP/BP assessments.

 

3.     What providers can be used to provide wrap-around services (UAS 518)?

Fist Placement/Best Placement Assessment Providers are the only providers that may be used to provide these services.  The list of the FP/BP Providers may be found on the web at www.gahsc.org.

 

4.     Can wrap around services money (UAS 518) be used to pay for counseling of the foster parent?

YES – It may be used for In–Home Intensive Treatment according to manual transmittal 01-09, page 12.

 

5.     Can wrap around services money (UAS 518) be used to pay for counseling of the parent who has a child in foster care?

YES – It may be used for In–Home Intensive Treatment according to manual transmittal 01-09, page 12.

 

6.     Can wrap around services money (UAS 518) be used to pay for counseling of a parent and/or child when the child is in after care?

YES – It may be used for In–Home Intensive Treatment according to manual transmittal 01-09, page 12.

 

7.     Is there an invoice for these services?

The state office is making final changes to the invoice and it will be send to each county and provider by the end of January 2002.