Standard: Concurrent Planning

April 21, 2009 This document provides direction and guidance to the Children and Family Services (CFS) programs regarding Concurrent Planning services. The guidelines are intended to achieve statewide consistency in the development and application of CFS core services and be implemented in the context of all applicable laws, rules and policies. It also provides a measurement for program accountability. The Adoption Safe Families Act emphasizes moving children safely and quickly from the uncertainty of foster care to the security of a safe and stable family. Concurrent planning is the process of working toward reunification while at the same time establishing . . .