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2 <br /> Orange County <br /> Community Child Protection Team <br /> 2018 Annual Report <br /> Overview <br /> The 1991 General Statute 7-B-Article 14 of the North Carolina Juvenile Code established a <br /> Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) in every county in North Carolina to review active <br /> cases as selected by the team in which abuse, neglect or dependency is found. Each local <br /> team consists of representatives of public and nonpublic agencies in the community such as <br /> law enforcement, Guardian Ad Litem, health departments, among others that provide <br /> services to children and their families. <br /> The case reviews are to ensure that families have resources available to them, to enhance <br /> their ability to provide safe environments for their children, to inform the community <br /> regarding child protection issues that impact the ability of families to protect their children, to <br /> facilitate collaboration of team and community resources in order to protect vulnerable <br /> children, and to make recommendations for legislative changes. <br /> Activities and Findings <br /> The CCPT reviewed the cases of four families with eight children who were actively involved <br /> with Child Protective Services (CPS). This occurred over four separate meetings. The team <br /> assisted in identifying resources for children. Recommendations were made regarding follow <br /> up. <br /> a. Substance abuse was an issue for two families. <br /> b. Mental health was an issue for three families. <br /> C. Domestic violence was present in three families. <br /> d. Extended family support was utilized in two families for out of home placement. <br /> Actions and Accomplishments <br /> • Met quarterly in 2018 to review child protection and child fatality cases. In depth <br /> discussion with identification of needs and subsequent recommendations occurred. <br /> • Training on Child Fatality Reviews was offered to all team members by North <br /> Carolina DSS Child Fatality Review staff <br /> • Information was provided to team members to participate in Child Fatality Prevention <br /> Regional training in 2019 <br /> Recommendations <br /> 1. Enhance community prevention opportunities to promote healthy relationships and <br /> education on the impact of domestic violence on children. <br /> 2. Expand transportation opportunities to/from daycare facilities to promote child well- <br /> being. <br />