Getting Started

1. Getting Started With Intake & CPS

2. Developmental Competencies • SW104-01Understands the roles and tasks of the intake process • SW104-02 Understands level prioritization during the referral process including the ability to identify when a referral qualifies as an emergency and requires immediate attention • SW104-04 Knows to gather information that may identify the child as an Indian or Tribal member • SW106-01 Ability to use a solution based casework approach when conducting child maltreatment investigations • SW107-01 Knows and understands the procedural differences between the investigative pathway and the family assessment response (FAR) pathway.

3. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: • Cite the legal criteria (WAC 388-15-009 and WAC 388-15-011) for screening intakes • Describe the roles and tasks of the intake process • List the steps identified for Intake • Describe the three types of intakes. • Identify additional contacts, indicators and resources that an intake worker may use in their assessment • Gather information that may identify the child as an Indian or Tribal member • Identify everyday life events for and how they fit in the life of a family and a case • Explain the procedural differences between the investigative pathway and the family assessment response (FAR) pathway. • Complete an Intake document

4. Basics of Intake Intake Functions • Accept calls and written reports • Document every contact • Screen reports & determine CA response • Gather additional information when able • Initiate social worker responses after hours • Second screening by supervisor

5. Types of Intakes CPS Intake • Allegation of CA/N against • Parent (w/ or w/o other named subject) • Person acting in-loco parentis • SW assesses for child safety AND investigates the allegation CPS – Risk Only • No allegation of CA/N • Child may need immediate protection • SW assesses for child safety

6. Intake and Initial Screening • Intake sufficiency screen • Intake meets the definition CA/N • CPS response pathway decision tree • Criteria met for either Investigative or FAR pathway

7. CPS

8. CPS Responses

9. Disposition of the Intake • Screen in – Emergent • Immediate safety concern • Screen in – Non Emergent • No immediate safety threat • Family Alternative Response (FAR) • Voluntary, offer of assistance • Screen out – “Info Only” • Documented in FamLink • No agency action

10. Understanding CA/N using Family Development • Developmental Stages have certain necessary tasks • Everyday Life Events • CA/N = EDLE gone wrong or not achieved

11. Planning for Investigation Review history Worker safety considerations Tribal/ethnicity matters Interview arrangements Evidence gathering Shared decision making

12. Legal Foundation for CPS Investigation RCW 26.44.030 & WAC 388-15.029 • Collaboration with Law Enforcement (4) • Must notify of all CPS Intakes • Access to confidential information (7) • Full access to info about the child • Can exchange with mandated reporters • Also covered in WAC 388-15-029 • Ability to interview children (12) • At any suitable location • Away from parents • Parental notification ASAP, if safe • With a 3rd party present if possible

13. Legal Foundation for CPS Investigation RCW 26.44.030 & WAC 388-15.029 • Ability to conduct background checks (14) • Requirement to use risk assessment (13) • Substance abuse must be risk factor • Ability to photograph Children (WAC 388.15.021) • Client’s rights (RCW 26.44.100) • Notify subject of allegations at initial contact • Notify subjects of finding and of right to appeal

14. Typical Sequence of Interviewsfor CPS Investigations Referent Victim child, siblings Non-maltreating caregiver Subject Other adults in home Collaterals

15. Initial Contact With the FAR Path • Initializing engagement and assessment • Contact source of referral • Case preparation • Contact parents/caregivers to schedule meeting/visit

16. Initial Visit and Assessment • Present danger assessment • Explanation of FAR pathway • FAR agreement with family • FAR Family Assessment • Safety Assessment • SDM

17. Regarding Advance Notice… To call or not to call, that is the question. So, what is the answer?

18. CAPTA Findings • Evidentiary Standard: • “more likely than not” • preponderance of evidence • 51% probability • Options: Founded or Unfounded • Right to appeal Findings within 30 calendar days of receipt of CAPTA letter. • 60 days to enter a finding.

19. Review: Developmental Competencies • SW104-01Understands the roles and tasks of the intake process • SW104-02 Understands level prioritization during the referral process including the ability to identify when a referral qualifies as an emergency and requires immediate attention • SW104-04 Knows to gather information that may identify the child as an Indian or Tribal member • SW106-01 Ability to use a solution based casework approach when conducting child maltreatment investigations • SW107-01 Knows and understands the procedural differences between the investigative pathway and the family assessment response (FAR) pathway.

20. Review: Curricular Competencies • Awareness of the legal criteria (WAC 388-15-009 and WAC 388-15-011) for screening intakes • Understands the roles and tasks of the intake process • Knows the steps identified for Intake • Knows the three types of intakes. • Can identify additional contacts, indicators and resources that an intake worker may use in their assessment • Knows to gather information that may identify the child as an Indian or Tribal member • Ability to to identify everyday life events for and how they fit in the life of a family and a case • Knows and understands the procedural differences between the investigative pathway and the family assessment response (FAR) pathway. • Participants will be able to understand how to fill out an Intake document

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