Resources
Plan of Safe Care Materials
The Birth Planning Kit is a personal folder that can help you stay organized, prepare a packet of materials to share with the Department of Children and Families, and support you on your journey of recovery and pregnancy. This folder is for you, but you may want to work through the materials with someone you trust. The Birth Planning Kit contains a Recovery and Wellness Plan, and a sample DCF portfolio, which can serve as your Plan of Safe Care.
This consent form gives special permission for your providers to speak with each other and with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) about your treatment and wellbeing. Remember that it is your choice to sign this consent form, and it can help your providers work better together. You can choose who can share information, what information they’re allowed to share, and the time frame during which they’re allowed to communicate. Ask someone you trust to help you understand your rights around consent and releases of information.