Psychotropic Medication And Our Foster Youth Florida Guardian ad Litem Program In-Service Training (2015)
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% of Children in foster care are taking psychotropic medications 4 to 8 times More likely than non-foster care peers
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F.S (3)(a-g) 9 F.S (3)(b) Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.355
Florida Statute (3)a-g 10 Express AND Informed Consent
11 GAL Standard #7 F.S (3)(b)
12 There are only 2 circumstances when psychotropic medications may be administered in advance of a court order or parental authorization
Shelter Hearing DCF advised by a licensed physician Pertinent information provided to court Authorization by court Motion required thereafter 13
The Motion Contents Objections within 2 working days Circuit protocol 14
The Hearing Notice Burden of proof Findings Best interests Admissibility of medical report 15
Preparing a Challenge / Advocacy Strategies Check the motion Check the facts Medications Diagnosis 16
Florida Administrative Code 65C-35 17
18 Florida Children and Families Operating Procedure , Chapter 3
19 …The Relief Authorization 2 nd Opinion Consultation Discontinuation UF MedConsult Line
20 Advocacy Strategies
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22 I have a choice. What is right for me? I can feel my best. I can get help.
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Thank you For Being a Powerful Voice for Florida’s Children Florida Guardian ad Litem Program In-Service Training (2015) 25