CPS Outcomes
This is the outcome of an investigation where there is enough evidence to substantiate the allegations.
Substantiated
These professionals investigate reports of child abuse and neglect.
CPS Investigators/Social Workers
This court handles child welfare cases.
Juvenile Court
This is SN, SP, SNN, & SR.
Case Decision
These people are our director and assistant team director
Kandice and Dion
This is the goal of CPS when working with families.
Family reunification
These professionals provide therapy and support to children and families.
Therapists/Counselors
This is the legal term for when a child is taken into the care of the state.
Removal/Placement
This is the case closes within 45 days
Investigations
A person that provides supervision, staffing, support, and advice/options.
SWS/Supervisor/Kim Seward
This is a permanent outcome for a child when reunification is not possible.
Adoption
This type of social worker and professional represents the child's best interests in school setting
School Social Worker/Counselor and Teacher/School Personnel.
This is a legal YFS personnel that we make contact with when a parent has their attorney present, or their attorney attempts to speak with an YFS Social Worker.
YFS Attorney or Legal
This is a unit that does not complete assist request within 24-72 hours.
What is ICPC Unit
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Brenda
This is a temporary living arrangement for a child who cannot remain in their home.
Foster Care
These professionals represent the child's best interests in court.
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) or Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
This is the legal process to terminate parental rights.
TPR (Termination of Parental Rights)
This is the case closes within 180 days
What is Family In Home/FIH
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Lakita
This is a plan developed to address the safety and well-being of a child.
Case Plan/Safety Plan/Safety agreement
This type of social worker and medical professional represents the child's best interests in hospital setting/medical field.
Medical Social Worker and Medical Doctor/PCP/Nurse
This is what we call a civil matter when a parent contacts CPS because another parent has not returned a child to primary residence. They have no concerns for the child's safety and wellbeing needs not being met.
Custody
This is a system involving all 100 counties in NC
PATH NC
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Kottia