Refuge House Forms Library

Step-Down Readiness Assessment

Per T3C Blueprint: Step-down assessment required at EVERY 60-day review

Overall Step-Down Readiness *

Ready for Step-Down

Recommend immediate transition planning

Approaching Readiness

Continue 1-2 more 60-day review periods

Not Ready

Specific barriers identified - continued TFFC needed

Regression Noted

Treatment intensification may be needed

Step-Down Readiness Indicators

Check indicators that are met and provide details

Current Barriers to Step-Down

Identify barriers preventing step-down

Step-Down Destination

Recommended Step-Down Destination *

Same foster home → Basic Package (if dually credentialed)

Different foster home → Basic Package

Different foster home → Other specialized package

Permanency placement (reunification, adoption, etc.)

Step-down not appropriate at this time

Crisis Prevention & Aftercare Planning

Crisis Prevention Plan

Warning Signs to Watch

Aftercare Therapist

Aftercare Frequency

Required Signatures

Treatment Director and Program Director approval required for step-down

Treatment Director Signature *

Program Director Signature *

Case Manager Signature

Therapist Signature

TFFC Step-Down Planning