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Slide #5 <br /> Chitd Protective Services in North • Investigations <br /> FAMILY ASSESSMENTS INVESTIGATIVE <br /> Scheduled initial contact ASSESSMENTS <br /> Family-centered approach Unannounced initial contact <br /> Case decision is whetherthe All family members interviewed <br /> family needs Ongoing CPS separately <br /> Servicesto address identified ALL ASSESSMENTS Case decision is to substantiate <br /> concerns Initial&ongoing assessmentof child safety or unsubstantiate maltreatment <br /> (safety plans) <br /> Assessmentof riskforfuture maltreatment <br /> Global assessmentof familystrengths and <br /> needs <br /> Possible need for Child Medical Exams/In-depth <br /> Evaluations <br /> Contact with providers working with the families <br /> Contact with colLaterals{familylfriends)provided <br /> by fa mi ly <br /> Referrals for services to address identified needs <br /> Review of CPS history,criminal history,911 calls <br /> 4 Slide #6 <br /> Chitd Protective Services in North • In-Home <br /> • ChiLdren remain with their parents when possible and services are provided <br /> to ensure chiLd <br /> • Temporary Safety Providers might be identified to step in and heLp the family. <br /> This is a voluntary plan and requires the parent or caregiver to agree. <br /> • • • include: <br /> Child• &Family Team Meetings <br /> • Development of Agreement <br /> • Referrals for <br /> contact• Regular • service providers <br /> • Goconcerns, '• factors, • increase family <br /> capacityto • • future CPSinvolvement) <br />