QSF Regulations Implementation Bulletins

Between January and March 2023, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (ministry) released weekly bulletins on the new and enhanced QSF related regulations under O. Reg. 156/18 and O. Reg. 155/18 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017. The bulletins cover each of the QSF related regulatory topics and include frequently asked Q&As. They are intended to support children’s out of home care licensees as they operationalize the new requirements, which come into effect July 1, 2023.

The bulletins do not constitute legal advice. If you require assistance with respect to the interpretation of the legislation and its potential application in specific circumstances, you should seek legal advice. The bulletins should be reviewed concurrently with the legislative and regulatory requirements and other information and documentation provided by the ministry.

Bulletin #1 – Overview of Regulations
Bulletin #2 – Foster Parent Training
Bulletin #3 – Obligation to Employ or Otherwise Engage Qualified Personnel
Bulletin #4 – Pre-Admission/Pre-Placement Assessments
Bulletin #5 – Safety Plans
Bulletin #6 – Plans of Care
Bulletin #7 – Physical Restraints
Bulletin #8 – Mechanical Restraints
Bulletin #9 – Complaints
Bulletin #10 – Case Management
Bulletin #11 – Education
Bulletin #12 – Other Minor Enhancements

Guidance for Implementation of the QSF Regulations

The Guidance for Implementation of the QSF Regulations document was created by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (ministry) to support children’s out of home care licensees in achieving compliance with the new and enhanced regulatory requirements under O. Reg. 156/18 and O. Reg. 155/18 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, which come into effect on July 1, 2023. It includes an overview of the new and enhanced QSF related regulations, their purpose, indicators for compliance, best practices for implementation, guidance for placing agencies and resources.

The guidance document does not constitute legal advice. If you require assistance with respect to the interpretation of the legislation and its potential application in specific circumstances, you should seek legal advice. The guidance document should be reviewed concurrently with the legislative and regulatory requirements and other information and documentation provided by the ministry.

Guidance for Implementation of the QSF Regulations

Optional Templates to Support Implementation of QSF Regulations

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (ministry) has prepared a series of optional templates to support licensees in complying with their obligations under O. Reg. 156/18 and O. Reg. 155/18 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.

These templates are not required. Licensees may choose to use their own templates or forms to demonstrate compliance with the regulations. Licensees may also choose to amend the optional templates provided by the ministry to suit their needs.

All licensees are required to ensure that any documentation provided pertaining to the regulatory requirements complies with all applicable requirements of the CYFSA, its regulations and ministry directives. The templates are a resource only and do not have the force and effect of the law. They do not replace obligations set out in O. Reg. 156/18 and O. Reg. 155/18 and reference should always be made to the official version of the regulation.

Foster Parent Learning Plan and Review of Learning Template
Obligation to Employ or Engage Qualified Personnel Template
Pre-Placement/Pre-Admission Assessment Template
Safety Assessment, Safety Plan and Safety Plan Review Template
Plan of Care and Plan of Care Review Template
Monthly Evaluation of Physical Restraint Template
Mechanical Restraint Reporting Template
Monthly Complaints Reporting Template

Informational Webinars on QSF Regulations

Webinar #1 – Foster Parent Training & Foster Parent Learning Plan
Webinar #2 – Obligation to Employ or Engage Qualified Personnel
Webinar #3 – Pre-Placement/Pre-Admission Assessments
Webinar #4 – Safety Plans
Webinar #5 – Plan of Care
Webinar #6 – Physical Restraints
Webinar #7 – Mechanical Restraints
Webinar #8 – Education
Webinar #9 – Complaints
Webinar #10 – Other Minor Enhancements

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