Who leads the TDM meeting?

This TDM meeting includes voluntary out of home safety plans or diversions, which may occur when a child's current home situation has been deemed unsafe, but there are relatives or others who are able to provide a safe placement with parents' agreement. This may occur prior to or in line of a request for custody

The schedulers for TDM meetings

When should a TDM meeting be held in an initial removal?

This TDM meeting must be held prior to a diversion, if children can remain safe in the home with a safety plan or in emergency situations, after protective custody, and as quickly as possible.

Who is responsible for explaining the TDM meetings to the family and making sure youth over 13 are invited to the meeting along with any supports the family may want to have there?

What is it called when a meeting is held before a child is diverted or placed into protective custody.

The goal of this TDM is to preserve the current placement if concerns can be alleviated and safety and well-being assured.

Who does the public agency stove to include in the TDM meetings?

This type of TDM meeting is held to ensure a planned transition for positive moves, such as moving from one foster home to another or from a foster home to a relative home.

Who can be invited to a TDM meeting?

During a change of Placement TDM meeting, what should the meeting focus on?