When must information be provided to the receiving placement after a child's discharge if consent has been obtained?

• A. Within 2 days of discharge
• B. Within 15 days of the discharge date
• C. At the time of discharge
• D. Within 60 days of discharge

Answer: (B)

Providing the information to the receiving placement within 15 days after discharge, when consent is in place, ensures a timely and complete transition. This window allows the sending agency to compile and verify all essential records—case plan, medical and behavioral history, services provided, and current contact information—so the receiving placement has what it needs to continue appropriate supports without delays. Sharing at discharge can miss post-discharge updates, while waiting longer than 15 days creates gaps in care; requiring information within 2 days is often impractical for assembling full records, and 60 days is unnecessarily slow for coordinating the next steps.