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ACS processes and challenges in notifying attorneys about placement changes
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Council Member Williams inquires about ACS processes for sharing information regarding changes in foster care placements with children's attorneys. Commissioner Dannhauser explains the communication channels and challenges faced in this process.
- ACS's Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) team oversees the process of notifying attorneys
- Foster care agencies communicate with FCLS attorneys, who then share information with children's and parents' attorneys
- Multiple redundancies are in place to ensure timely communication
- Placement preservation conferences are held to potentially avoid moves and facilitate better communication
- Emergency moves can sometimes lead to communication breakdowns