1. Psychotropic Medication And Our Foster Youth Florida Guardian ad Litem Program In-Service Training (2015)

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3. 3 20-39% of Children in foster care are taking psychotropic medications 4 to 8 times More likely than non-foster care peers

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9. F.S. 39.407(3)(a-g) 9 F.S. 39.01305(3)(b) Rules of Juvenile Procedure 8.355

10. Florida Statute 39.407(3)a-g 10 Express AND Informed Consent

11. 11 GAL Standard #7 F.S. 39.01305(3)(b)

12. 12 There are only 2 circumstances when psychotropic medications may be administered in advance of a court order or parental authorization

13. Shelter Hearing DCF advised by a licensed physician Pertinent information provided to court Authorization by court Motion required thereafter 13

14. The Motion Contents Objections within 2 working days Circuit protocol 14

15. The Hearing Notice Burden of proof Findings Best interests Admissibility of medical report 15

16. Preparing a Challenge / Advocacy Strategies Check the motion Check the facts Medications Diagnosis 16

17. Florida Administrative Code 65C-35 17

18. 18 Florida Children and Families Operating Procedure 175-40, Chapter 3

19. 19 …The Relief Authorization 2 nd Opinion Consultation Discontinuation UF MedConsult Line 1-866-453-2266 https://psychiatry.ufl.edu/dcf

20. 20 Advocacy Strategies

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22. 22 I have a choice. What is right for me? I can feel my best. I can get help.

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25. Thank you For Being a Powerful Voice for Florida’s Children Florida Guardian ad Litem Program In-Service Training (2015) 25