The Individual Care Plan (ICP ) is mandated under the JJAct 2016. Rule19(4) & Rule 19(4A) state that it must be developed in Form7. It must be prepared by a qualified professional social worker . Based on the Case study, Circumstances & individual needs. The preparation should involve the child, his/ her family as applicable.
Based on the counselling and reports alternative options for the child is checked for his/her best rehabilitation such as sponsorship, foster care, family-based care, adoption etc. If no alternative options are suitable as a final resort child will be given institutional care.
WHEN IT WILL BE PREPARED :
Part - A(Initial Assesment) within 15 days of admission.
Part- B( Ongoing progress monitoring) fortnightly (2 weeks) for the first 3 months, then monthly.
Part-C ( Release Plan) within 15 days of release .
The ICP must periodically reviewed & modified based on the child's progress. Fortnighly ( 2 weeks) during the initial 3 months in the CCI , then monthly.
Thses reviews are recorded in the child's REHABILITATION CARD ( form14) and updated with the approvel from the Home management Committee of the CCI.
The ICP MUST FOCUS ON AREAS OF :
Health & nutrition
Mental& emotional needs
Education& vocational Training
Play, creativity& recreation
Protection from abuse
Rehabilitation,restoration, & follow up plans
Social reintegration goals .
Once child completed 18 years of age the ICP and child’s future plan is submitted to CWC for the orders, also the supporting NGOs /agencies details are shared with CWC.
Monthly follow up is done by the concern CCI and recorded in reports of all children who are placed in after care programs.