Initiations and Contacts
Per NC Child Welfare Policy, how many collaterals are required per case?
Two or More
When should safe sleep be completed?
At every home visit
When should Clerical be completed?
Within 5 days of initiation
When do you review a safety assessment?
At every visit with children and the caretakers/parents
Does LE need to assist on initiations of DV cases?
Yes
Who all must be seen for an initiation to be completed in full?
Children, caretakers, and perpetrator
When should POSC be completed and updated?
Initiation and then updated at every visit
When should a risk assessment be completed initially?
Within 5 days of initiation
When should a Comprehensive TSP be completed?
Before the case goes to In Home and/or if the children have been in a TSP for longer than 29 days
True or False: DV cases only require one safety assessment
False
Who needs to be present/seen for follow up visits?
Caretakers and children
Who should safe sleep be reviewed with?
Parents, Caretakers, all adult household members participating in the care of the infant, and TSPs
When should the Parent-Guardian Acknowledgment of Rights form be completed and reviewed?
At the start of a TSP and then reviewed at every contact with the parents, phone or face-to-face
What forms are needed when serving an RIL?
1) RIL Letter 2) Acceptance Form 3) AOC-J-131
Who are necessary collaterals in DV cases?
Neighbors, teachers/school social worker, law enforcement, and extended family members
Regardless of family provided collaterals, what other collaterals are required during a case?
Reporter, collaterals identified on the report, and other agencies involved with the family
For what ages do you review safe sleep?
24 Months and under
How frequently do absent parents attempts need to occur?
Once a week
How frequently should a safety assessment be updated?
Any changes in the case that would require a new safety response or every 45 days
When should DV Tools be completed?
At initiation, if safe to do so.
How frequently does a child need to be seen after removal until the CPS case is closed?
Bi-weekly
Who are required collaterals for Substance Affected Infant?
CMARC (Ryanne Wallace), hospital staff/social worker, and Pediatrician
How frequently are Daysheets due?
When should a DA referral be completed and for what type of cases?
Within 48 Hours of receiving a report and for all abuse cases (sexual or physical)
In what order should interviews be completed for allegations of DV?
1. Non-offending parent/adult victim; 2. Children; 3. Alleged perpetrator of domestic violence