Child Protective Services Handbook Revision June 6, 2011
This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on June 6, 2011.
Transferring Cases to Family-Based Safety Services (PATS 4072)
The items below are revised to explain the procedures and time frames for:
• documenting an investigation;
• consulting with a supervisor about whether to transfer a case to FBSS;
• obtaining supervisory approval to transfer the case; and
• requesting the transfer.
See:
2238 Case Transfers
2238.1 Transferring a Case to Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS)
2238.11 Making Key Decisions About Transferring a Case to FBSS
2238.12 Maintaining Contact With the Family During the Transfer to FBSS
2238.13 Delivering Services During a Transfer to FBSS
2238.14 Requesting That the Court Order FBSS
2238.15 Documenting the Transition to FBSS
2238.16 Documenting an Investigation Without Offering FBSS
3000 Family-Based Safety Services
3100 Overview
3110 Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives
3111 The Role of the FBSS Caseworker
3112 The Role of the FBSS Supervisor
3113 The Purpose and Criteria for Providing FBSS
3114 Types of Family-Based Safety Services
3115 Constitutional Requirements for Family-Based Safety Services and Family Reunification Cases
3120 Transferring a Case From Investigation to FBSS
3121 Referring a Case From Investigation to FBSS
3122 Conducting the FBSS Family Assessment
3122.1 Constitutional Requirements for an FBSS Family Assessment
3122.2 Scope and Purpose of an FBSS Family Assessment
3122.3 The Investigator's Role in an FBSS Family Assessment
3122.4 Steps for Conducting an FBSS Family Assessment
3123 Conducting the FBSS Staffing
3123.1 Deciding Whether to Transfer a Case
3124 Maintaining Contact With the Family During an FBSS Transfer
3124.1 The Necessity of Making Face-to-Face Contact During an FBSS Transfer
3130 Making Initial Face-to-Face Contact in an FBSS Case
3131 When to Make Initial Face-to-Face Contact in an FBSS Case
3132 Notifying a Supervisor When Unable to Meet the Time Frames for Face-to-Face Contact
3140 Working With Families to Develop an FBSS Plan
3141 Family Group Decision Making - Applying FGDM to an FBSS Case
3141.1 Applying Family Group Conferences to an FBSS Case
3141.11 Criteria for a Required Family Group Conference
3141.12 Criteria for an Optional Family Group Conference
3141.13 Documenting a Family Group Conference
3141.2 Applying Family Team Meetings to an FBSS Case
3143 Developing the Family Service Plan for an FBSS Case
3143.1 Holding an Initial Discussion About the Family Service Plan
3143.2 Developing Goals, Tasks, and Services for a Family Service Plan
3143.3 Completing and Signing the Family Service Plan
3144 Reviewing an FBSS Case
3144.1 The Frequency for Reviewing an FBSS Case
3144.2 Strategies for Reviewing an FBSS Case
3144.21 Using Family Group Conferences to Review an FBSS Case
3144.22 Using Case Consultations (Staffings) to Review an FBSS Case
3144.3 After Reviewing an FBSS Case
3145 Documenting an FBSS Case in IMPACT
3145.1 Documenting the Transfer of a Case From Investigation to FBSS
3145.2 Documenting the Level of Service or Closing a Case Without Offering Services
3145.3 Documenting the Family Service Plan
3145.4 Documenting Contacts and Visits
3145.41 Documenting Critical Contacts
3145.42 Documenting Noncritical Contacts
3145.43 Timeframes for Documenting FBSS Contacts
3145.44 Recording Narratives Under the Monthly Evaluation
3145.45 Identifying the Correct IMPACT Stage and Stage Type
3145.5 Documenting Supervisor Tasks
3145.51 Documenting Significant Consultations Between the Supervisor and Worker
3145.52 Documenting Supervisor Approvals of FBSS Contacts and Evaluations
3150 Closing a Case, Closing a Stage, and Transferring a Case
3151 Closing an FBSS Case
3151.1 Closing an FBSS Case Because CPS Services Are No Longer Needed
3151.2 Closing an FBSS Case When a Child Is Still in a Parental Child Safety Placement (PCSP)
3151.3 Closing an FBSS Case for Administrative Reasons
3151.4 Closing an FBSS Case in IMPACT
3152 Transferring a Case From FBSS to Substitute Care
3152.1 Removing a Child From the Home
3152.2 Documenting the Removal of a Child From His or Her Home
3152.3 Providing Substitute-Care Services
3153 Removing a Child From the Home After Reunification
3153.1 Avoiding Removal After Reunification
3153.2 Identifying Court Protocols Before Removing a Child After Reunification
3153.3 Providing Notification of Removal After Reunification
3153.4 Reassessing the Reunification Plan After a Child Is Reunited With the Family
3162 Timeframes for the Initial Family Service Plan for an FBSS Case
3171 Immediate or Short-Term Protection During an FBSS Case
3301.21 The Goal of Family Preservation
3301.22 Steps for Achieving the Permanency Goal
3312 Eligibility for Regular FBSS
3312.3 Determining Whether to Seek a Court Order or Removal for Regular FBSS
3315 Case Consultations (Staffings) for Regular FBSS
3322 Eligibility for Moderate FBSS
3322.3 Determining Whether to Seek a Court-Order or Removal for Moderate FBSS
3325 Case Consultations (Staffings) for Moderate FBSS
3332.3 Determining Whether to Seek a Court-Order or Removal for Intensive FBSS
3335 Case Consultations (Staffings) for Intensive FBSS
3420 Regular Family Reunification Services (R-FRS)
3421 The Discharge Planning Meeting and Home Visits
3421.1 Assessing Safety and Reviewing the Family Plan
3421.2 Scheduling a Discharge Planning Meeting
3421.21 The Caseworker’s Duties at a Discharge Planning Meeting
3422 Case Consultations (Staffings) and Reviews
3440 Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
3445 Holding a Removal Staffing for an IE-FRS Case
3445.1 Holding a Staffing for Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
3445.2 Developing the Initial Service Plan for Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
3445.3 Conducting Reviews for Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
3445.31 Conducting a 60-Day Review for Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
3445.32 Conducting a 90-Day Review for Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
3445.33 Conducting a 120-Day Review for Intensive Early Family Reunification Services (IE-FRS)
Cross-references to items that were renumbered with this revision have been updated in the items below. No other changes were made in these items.
3172 Parental Child Safety Placement
3324 The Moderate Family-Based Safety Services (M-FBSS) Initial Face-to-Face Contact
3334 The Intensive Family-Based Safety Services (I-FBSS) Initial Face-to-Face Contact
3423.1 Home Visits Before a Child Returns Home
3423.2 Home Visits After a Child Returns Home
3423.3 Making Contact 48-Hours After a Child Returns Home
6134.1 Substitute Care Services to the Parents
6134.2 Substitute Care Services to the Child
6134.3 Substitute Care Services to the Caregiver
6134.4 Substitute Care Services to Grandparents or Other Relatives
6422.1 Assessing the Family
6611.5 When a Child Is Returned
8222 Identifying Available Services
Appendix 3213: Americans With Disabilities Act Reasonable Accommodations in Service Planning