Handbook Revision, November 1, 2024
This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on November 1, 2024.
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
Family Refused/Legal Impossible (PATS 14146)
This handbook revision clarifies what it means when legal intervention is not possible.
See:
12760 Family Refused/Legal Impossible
Destroying Medications (PATS 14220)
This handbook revision updates policy about when and how to destroy medications.
See:
11314 Destroying Medications
Considering the Totality of the Circumstances (PATS 14237)
This handbook revision clarifies the circumstances for looking at kinship placement in a conservatorship (CVS) case when criminal history is involved.
See:
6613.2 Considering the Totality of the Circumstances
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Requesting Legal Orders (PATS 14137)
This handbook revision updates policy about caseworkers consulting with their chain of command when legal intervention is denied.
See:
2292.3 Required Documentation When Requesting Legal Orders