Handbook Revision, February 1, 2024

This revision of the Statewide Intake Policy and Procedures Handbook was published on February 1, 2024. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Assessing Post-Delivery Drug or Alcohol Concerns (PATS 14100)

This handbook revision updates policy about assessing allegations of physical abuse and neglectful supervision when a mother or newborn tests positive for marijuana at the time of birth.

See:

4512 Post Delivery Assessing Post-Delivery Drug or Alcohol Concerns

Alleged Perpetrator (PATS 14123)

This policy update clarifies when a DFPS employee, including contracted staff, volunteers, and interns, or SSSC employees can be an alleged perpetrator for Child Protective Investigations.

See:

4122 Alleged Perpetrator (AP)

Definition of Physical Abuse in Residential Child Care Investigations (RCCI) Reports (PATS 14129)

This handbook revision updates the definition of physical abuse for RCCI reports to align it with current intake guidelines.

See:

9312 Physical Abuse (PHAB)