What is meant by "case management" in a licensed child-placing agency?

• A. Coordinating planning, placement, services, and monitoring to meet each child’s needs and safety across time.
• B. Handling only administrative tasks.
• C. Providing clinical therapy to all children.
• D. Directly supervising foster homes.

Answer: (A)

Case management in a licensed child-placing agency is the organized, ongoing process of planning, coordinating, delivering, and monitoring all services and placements for a child to meet safety and well-being needs over time. It involves creating a case plan with concrete goals, coordinating with foster families, schools, medical and mental health providers, arranging supports, tracking progress, and adjusting services as the child’s needs evolve, while ensuring safety and proper documentation. This goes beyond mere administrative tasks and is not limited to providing therapy or to supervising foster homes.