(a)(1) The court may order progress reports from a service provider whenever a juvenile is placed out of home and in a setting other than a Department of Human Services foster home.(2) The order shall: (A) Set forth the schedule for the progress reports; and(B) Identify the service provider responsible for submitting the progress reports.(3) The service provider shall be provided a copy of the written court order by: (A) Certified mail, restricted delivery; or(B) Process server.(4) Failure to follow the order of the court shall subject the service provider to contempt sanctions of the court.(b) A progress report shall include, but not be limited to the: (1) Reason for admission;(2) Projected length of stay;(3) Identified goals and objectives to be addressed during placement;(4) Progress of the juvenile in meeting goals and objectives;(5) Barriers to progress;(6) Significant behavioral disruptions and response of provider; and(7) Recommendations upon the juvenile's release.(c) The service provider shall immediately report any incidents concerning the juvenile's health or safety to: (1) The juvenile's attorney or attorney ad litem; and(2) The custodian of the juvenile.Acts 2003, No. ce provider shall immediately report any incidents concerning the juvenile's health or safety to: (1) The juvenile's attorney or attorney ad litem; and(2) The custodian of the juvenile.Acts 2003, No. 988, § 1
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