Handbook Revision, January 8, 2025
This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on January 8, 2025.
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
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessments (PATS 14336)
This handbook revision corrects minor errors and typos in the recently published policy update related to Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments.
See:
6430 Initial Assessment Services
6431 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment
6431.1 CANS Assessments with Children, Youth, and Young Adults Who Are Receiving Services under a T3C Service Package
6431.11 When to Request a CANS Assessment
6431.12 Viewing the CANS Report
6431.13 Use of the CANS Assessment to Inform T3C Service Packages
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6431.21 Timeline for CANS Assessments
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6431.23 Annual Updates to the CANS
6431.3 Use of the CANS Assessment for Service Planning
6431.4 The STAR Health Service Plan
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Worker Safety Issues (PATS 14288)
This new policy describes what staff must do when a worker safety issue has been identified and how to document those issues.
See:
1990 Worker Safety Issues
Entering the Date of the Alleged Abuse or Neglect (PATS 14328)
This is new a policy about entering a date of alleged abuse or neglect on the Allegation Detail page.
See:
2281.6 Entering the Date of the Alleged Abuse or Neglect on the Allegation Detail Page