Handbook Revision, January 13, 2021
This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on January 13, 2021.
On September 1, 2017, the investigations branch of CPS became a separate division named Child Protective Investigations (CPI). Until CPI develops its own policy handbook, investigation policies and procedures will remain in the CPS handbook.
See:
Child Protective Services Revisions
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Child Protective Services Revisions
CPS Responsibility and Procedure after Receiving Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation Notification by RCCI or CPI (PATS 13167)
This policy is being updated in conjunction with IT enhancements to ensure caseworkers receive information about an intake of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of a child in the conservatorship of DFPS immediately and document actions taken to ensure the safety of the child.
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4221.2 CPS Responsibility and Procedure after Receiving a Notification of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation by either RCCI or CPI
RCCI Notifying CPS of Alleged Abuse or Neglect in Foster Homes (PATS 13198)
Updates RCCI SWI screener notification timeframes and home history review staffings.
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4221.1 RCCI Notifying CPS of Alleged Abuse or Neglect in Foster Homes
Notice of Any Associated Child Sexual Aggression, Behaviors, or Victimization to an Alternate Caregiver or Temporary Placement (PATS 13212)
Policy update ensures certain information about a child's history is shared with alternate caregivers when the child is placed in a FAD foster or foster/adoptive home.
See:
7911 Notice of Any Associated Child Sexual Aggression, Behaviors, or Victimization to an Alternate Caregiver or Temporary Placement
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
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