Child Protective Services Handbook Revision October 18, 2011

This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on October 18, 2011. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Entering Allegations Made During an Investigation of a Child Fatality (PATS 4602)

When entering allegations into the IMPACT case management system, the investigation worker must immediately indicate whether the allegations made are associated with the death of a child. See:

2281.2 Completing the Maintain Allegation Task in IMPACT

2312 Investigating a Child's Death

2312.1 Coordinating With Law Enforcement to Investigate a Child's Death

2312.2 Steps for Investigating a Child's Death

2312.3 Documenting a Child’s Death

2312.31 Completing the Maintain Person Task in IMPACT When a Child Dies

2312.32 Completing the Maintain Allegation Task in IMPACT When a Child Dies

2312.33 Ensuring Consistency in IMPACT When a Child Dies

Cross-references to moved or retitled items were updated in:

2281.12 When a Person Has Died

3175 When a Child Dies During an Open FBSS Case