Section 2 Overview
Section 2 focuses on intake, or the point of entry for a family. The information in this section will assist staff in understanding the procedures throughout the entire intake process, from initial contact with the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Unit (CANHU), through the process of an investigation or family assessment. Completing a thorough family assessment or investigation will help staff identify the service needs of the family.
Chapter 7 Overview
This Chapter contains information pertaining to Child Abuse/Neglect (CA/N) reports involving Out-of-Home Care Providers and the process OHI staff follow in response to the report.
Table of Contents
7.1 Types of Out-Of-Home Care Providers
7.2 Characteristics of The Abusive Out-Of-Home Care Provider
7.3 Child Abuse and Neglect in Out-Of-Home Care Facilities
7.4 Factors That Lead to Child Abuse and Neglect in Out-Of-Home Care Settings
7.4.1 Common Situations which may Lead to Out-Of-Home Care Abuse
7.4.2 Common Situations which may Lead to Out-Of-Home Care Sexual Maltreatment
7.4.3 Common Situations which may Lead to Out-Of-Home Care Neglect
7.4.4 Written Policies And Practices of the Institution
7.4.5 Physical Structure
7.5 OHI Investigation Procedures
7.5.1 Types Of Evidence
7.5.2 Investigative Recording
7.5.3 Interviewing the Child
7.5.4 Specific Procedures Pertaining to Type of OHI Provider
7.5.4.1 Residential Facility/Child Placing Agency
7.5.4.2 School Employee
7.5.4.2.1 Spanking
7.5.4.2.2 Reports Made Solely For The Purpose of Harassing a Public School Employee
7.5.4.2.3 State Schools for the Severely Handicapped, Deaf, and Blind7.5.4.3 Licensed/Unlicensed Placement Provider
7.5.4.4 Child Care Facility
7.5.5 Death of a Child
7.6 Child Caring Facilities – Licensing Violations
Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)
CD04-79, CD05-35, CD05-50, CD05-80,
