PDF Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Office of Children Youth and Serious bodily injuryInjury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a body member or organ. (a)When a county agency determines that a report of suspected child abuse is unfounded but accepts the family for services, the agency shall maintain the records under Chapter 3130 (relating to administration of county children and youth social service programs). The provisions of this 3490.94 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211738). The provisions of this 3490.39 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. (2)The parent has been convicted of a crime under section 6344 of the CPSL or an equivalent out-of-State crime as determined by the Department. (2)It cannot be determined from the report whether or not emergency protective custody is needed. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. (relating to the Juvenile Act). Services not recommended is made when the investigation does not find any safety concerns for the child and no other non-safety related services exist. Requests by and referrals to law enforcement officials. Except for reports investigated by the Department, the county agency shall investigate and make independent determinations on reports of suspected child abuse, regardless of another investigation conducted by another agency, the court or the police and regardless of whether or not the person making the report identified himself. 3513. In other instances, the child may not be able to see a medical provider in the requisite time frame. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. (b)If the report is unfounded and not accepted for services but the family is in need of services, other than those provided by the county agency, the county agency shall advise the subjects of the services available. The provisions of this 3490.12 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. (2)Statutory sexual assualt as defined by section 3122.1 (relating to statutory sexual assault). The date on which the known perpetrator of child abuse is reported to the Departments central register, not when the matter is referred to children and youth services, triggers the 60-day time limit within which the agency must complete its investigation. When there is a disagreement between supervisors about an intake screening decision or a CPS investigation identified to transfer to Family Voluntary Services (FVS), consult with: For CPS Risk Only screened-in intakes, assign them: To the assigned CPS Family Assessment Response (FAR), CPS Investigation, FVS, or Child and Family Welfare Services (CFWS) caseworker, if the case is already open to that caseworker. Protective servicesServices and activities provided by the Department and each county agency for children who are abused or in need of general protective services under this chapter. (i)Child day care centers, group and family day care homes, foster homes, adoptive parents, boarding homes for children, juvenile detention center services or programs for delinquent or dependent children; mental health, mental retardation, early intervention and drug and alcohol services for children; and other child care services which are provided by or subject to approval, licensure, registration or certification by the Department or a county social services agency or which are provided under a contract with the Department or a county social services agency. Intellectual Property in Divorce: Who Gets What? t Prevent future child maltreatment. ParentA biological parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian. If it cannot make a determination within 30 days, it must document the specific reasons why, and then complete the investigation within 60 days. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211733). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211725). REPORTING CHILD ABUSE ChiidLine and Abuse Registry ChildLine is the 24-hour toll-free telephone line, 1-800-932-0313, (1-800-932-0316 for the hearin.g impaired), established by the CPSL to receive reports of suspected child abuse and to relay the information to the appropriate CPS or regional office for investigation. 2535(a) (relating to investigation), an agency or person designated by the court to conduct the investigation shall require prospective adoptive parents to submit the information in section 6344 of the CPSL (relating to information relating to prospective child-care personnel) for review under subsection (d). This section cited in 55 Pa. Code 3490.131 (relating to definitions). 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. Prospective workfare program participants are exempt from payment of the fee. The written report shall include the following information, if available: (1)The names and addresses of the child and the parents or other persons responsible for the care of the child. (g)If the complaint received does not suggest suspected child abuse but does suggest a need for social services or other services or investigation, ChildLine shall transmit the information to the appropriate county agency or other public agency. v. Department of Public Welfare, 641 A.2d 1148 (Pa. 1994). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211724). (a)Reports, report summaries and other accompanying information obtained under the CPSL and this chapter in the possession of the Department and a county agency are confidential. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211722). If a person takes a child into protective custody, the person shall verbally notify the childs parents, guardians or other custodians immediately and in writing within 24 hours, of the following: (1)The childs whereabouts unless prohibited by a court order. Prospective workfare participants are exempt from payment of the fee. (a)An applicant or prospective operator of a child care service shall submit a request for verification on forms provided by the Department. Contact us today. (i)A person whether compensated or not who provides care for a child and who voluntarily solicits certification from the Department under section 6344 of the CPSL (relating to information relating to prospective child-care personnel). The request shall include a check or money order payable to the Department of Human Services in the amount charged by the Department. Safety and protection of children or youth. 3513. Contact Us. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. Close cases and submit to their supervisor when. In addition to those services required in Chapter 3130 (relating to administration of county children and youth social service programs) the county agency shall provide, arrange or otherwise make available the following services for the prevention and treatment of child abuse: (1)Emergency medical services which include appropriate emergency medical care for examination, evaluation and treatment of children suspected of being abused. (c)The county agency shall determine the status of reports of suspected child abuse. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229422) to (229423). The adoption agency and the county agency having custody of the child shall determine the scope and detail of information which shall be provided so that the prospective parent may make an informed decision to adopt. If DSS receives a report alleging neglect the investigative social worker has up to 72 hours to begin the investigation. Reports not received within 60-calendar days. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code 3490.193 (relating to other provisions). (b)The maximum period of employment allowed for a provisional employe is as follows: (1)Thirty calendar days for an applicant residing in this Commonwealth. If the child is a victim of one substantiated incident of child abuse and the county agency receives a subsequent report of suspected child abuse, the county agency administrator or supervisor shall arrange for a review by the multidisciplinary team as required by 3490.60 (relating to services available through the county agency). 1987). (9)Prostitution as defined by section 5902 (relating to prostitution and related offenses). Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (229422). (3)The telephone number of the local county agency. Court has authorized pick-up of the child. (2)There is medical evidence that the child is a victim of alleged child abuse and that the childs physical condition constitutes a medical emergency which requires immediate hospitalization to prevent death or serious physical impairment. (D)Exploitation which includes any of the following: (1)Looking at the sexual or other intimate parts of a child for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire in either person. We will contact you within the hour unless you specify otherwise below (if submitted during normal business hours). 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. If CYS initial investigation determines the allegations of abuse or neglect were valid, then you can expect to work with Social Services for at least a year to resolve the issues. shooting in buford georgia today. A staff member of the Department or county agency who willfully violates the CPSL and this chapter is subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (229421) to (229422). (3)The report of criminal history record information or the report of child abuse record information was obtained more than 1 year prior to the date of application to the agency for approval or 1 year prior to the date of commencement of the investigation under 23 Pa.C.S. (b)Notwithstanding subsection (c), reports which are determined pending juvenile or criminal court action shall be maintained in the pending complaint file until the county agency notifies ChildLine of the final status. (e)The county agency shall provide direct case management of services provided to abused children and their families until the county agency is reasonably assured that the child is no longer in danger of child abuse. Expunction proceedings before the Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals are civil proceedings as opposed to criminal proceedings; therefore, the Sixth Amendment right for the accused to confront the witnesses against him does not apply. Whether or not the child is quickly removed from the home, CYS personnel will continue their initial investigation.