by webmaster | Feb 26, 2015 | qpi
Evolution of a CWS referral A referral is a suspected child abuse report (aka SCAR) which our agency investigates. Those who investigate these reports are Social Workers (SW). If a SW investigates a referral and determines that the abuse/neglect did occur, the...
by webmaster | Feb 4, 2015 | qpi
WHAT IS REASONABLE EFFORTS? I would first like to address the terms Reasonable Services and Reasonable Findings. Technically, or legally speaking, these terms refer to Reasonable Efforts. There are laws that require child welfare agencies to make reasonable efforts to...
by webmaster | Feb 4, 2015 | qpi
REASONABLE AND PRUDENT PARENT STANDARD THE DEFINITION OF RPPS “The standard characterized by careful and sensible parental decisions that maintain the child’s health, safety, and best interests. As defined by Welfare and Institutions Code W&IC 362.05. WHEN DOES...
by webmaster | Feb 4, 2015 | qpi
INFORMATION SHARING AND CONFIDENTIALITY Sharing information about the youth in care is essential to preparing the caregiver to welcome the youth into their home. The Information that can be shared about the youth with the caregiver: Educational information...
