STASS Transition Planning

Coordinating Transition from Assessment to Ongoing Services

Short-Term Assessment → Ongoing Package

Transition from STASS

This form coordinates the transition from Short-Term Assessment Support Services (STASS) to an ongoing T3C service package. STASS is assessment-only; children must transition to an appropriate service package based on assessment findings.

Child & Assessment Information

Child's Name *

Case Number *

STASS Placement Date

STASS End Date *

Current STASS Foster Home

Assessment Completion Date

Recommended Service Package *

Primary Diagnoses/Findings

Key Assessment Findings Summary

Transition Destination

Where will the child transition after STASS?

Same Foster Home - Continue with New Package

Child remains in current STASS foster home, transitions to recommended package

Different Foster Home

Child transitions to a different foster home with appropriate credentials

Permanency Placement

Child transitions to reunification, adoption, or other permanency option

Planned Transition Date *

Transition Preparation Checklist

Child Preparation

Child has been prepared for transition

Records & Notifications

Records transferred/shared

Medications transferred

School notified

Therapist notified

DFPS/SSCC notified of transition

Service Continuity Planning

Ensure continuity of therapeutic and specialized services

Individual therapy arranged

Psychiatric follow-up arranged

Medical follow-up appointments scheduled

Specialized services arranged

Transition Meeting

Transition Meeting Date

Attendees

Meeting Notes

Signatures & Approval

Case Manager Signature *

Supervisor Signature *

Receiving Case Manager (if different)

STASS Transition Planning: This form coordinates the transition from Short-Term Assessment Support Services to an ongoing T3C service package or permanency placement. Complete this form before the STASS placement ends to ensure smooth transition and service continuity.

Last Updated: December 11, 2025