Discharge Planning and Transitions Flashcards

Discharge planning for an STRTP resident should begin:

Answer: At or shortly after admission

Best practice and regulatory standards require discharge planning to begin at or near admission so that the entire placement is oriented toward a successful transition.

Which of the following is a key component of an effective STRTP discharge plan?

Answer: Identification of a less restrictive living arrangement with wraparound community supports

An effective discharge plan aims to move the resident to the least restrictive appropriate setting while providing adequate community supports to sustain gains.

The transition from an STRTP to a community-based setting is most likely to be successful when:

Answer: Wraparound services and family engagement are established before discharge

Successful transitions require coordinated wraparound services and active family engagement to be in place before the resident leaves the STRTP.

Who is typically the primary coordinator of an STRTP resident's discharge plan?

Answer: The placing agency social worker in collaboration with the STRTP clinical team

The placing agency social worker has primary responsibility for coordinating discharge, working collaboratively with the STRTP's clinical and care team.

A 'step-down' placement in the context of STRTP discharge planning refers to:

Answer: A less restrictive, community-based residential or family setting

A step-down placement moves the resident to a setting with less intensive supervision and greater integration in the community.

When a youth is transitioning out of an STRTP toward independent living, which service is specifically designed to support this transition in California?

Answer: Transitional Housing Program (THP) and Transitional Support Services

California's Transitional Housing Program and related transitional support services are designed to help older youth in foster care move to independence after residential placements.