How often must I review and update a service plan for child-care services?

• A. Every 30 days
• B. Every 365 days
• C. At least 180 days from date of the last service plan
• D. Never

Answer: (C)

Regular updates to a service plan are required at least every six months. The minimum interval of 180 days ensures the plan stays current with the child’s needs and the services being provided, while still being practical to manage. Updates should occur more often if there are significant changes in the child’s condition, placement, or services, but waiting longer than 180 days would risk the plan being out of date. The other options aren’t suitable because 30 days would be unnecessarily frequent, 365 days would be too long between reviews, and never would ignore the need to adjust to changing circumstances.