Role of the FCM
To File or Not To File
Prepping Perfect Petitions
100

This the point in the path of a hotline call in which the FCM becomes involved.

What is assessment?

100

This is the question that will dictate whether or not a CHINS petition should be filed.

What is, does DCS need to be involved for the safety of the child? 

100

This document will provide the basis for the allegations.

What is the PI (Report of Preliminary Inquiry)

And remember it needs reviewed and signed.

200

The are the two categories of family case managers?

What are assessment and permanecy?  (explain each)

200

These are the parties to a CHINS case.

Who are:

the child

the parents, guardian, custodian, 

DCS

guardian ad litem or CASA? 

200

These data warehouses provide important data necessary for filing.

What is:

Panoptic/Drive

Mycase

Quest repository

Vinelink

300

These are the standards of proof for Detention and for fact finding in a CHINS case?

What is Probable Cause for Detention and Preponderance of the Evidence for Fact Finding in a CHINS case.

300

These trial rules govern summons and service.

What are Trial Rules 4 4.1, 4.2.  

300

This standard will determine the type of case to be filed. 

Is there a need coercive intervention?

yes-CHINS

Do parents need services but are cooperative and want to participate- informal adjustment 

400

This is the first report generated.

What is the 310?  (What is the 311 and who generates it?)

400

Per the trial rules, what methods of service may be made upon individuals

What is Personal, Copy, certified mail return receipt requested.   

400

Under trial rule 3 and IC 31-34-9 et. seq., these are required in a petition.

What are: 

Parties, Jurisdiction, Statutory reference, Supporting Facts, Signatures verifying 

500

This is the motion which we can file if the parents are not letting us complete our assessment.

What is a motion to Control Conduct?

500

This trial rule sets the standards for service upon infants or incompetents.

What is trial rule 4.2?

500

This statute is used for allege a child is disabled due to a deprivation of nutrition or medical/surgical intervention.

What is 34-31-1-9 or CHINS 9
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