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Child Welfare Manual

Section 4:

Out-of-Home Care

Chapter 3:

Out-of-Home Entry

Effective Date:

February 22, 2011

• Child Welfare Manual

Out-of-Home Entry

Section 4 Overview

This section pertains to the policy and procedures necessary when an out-of-home placement of a child is imminent or has occurred.

Chapter 3 Overview

This chapter describes the process that should occur with the child, parent(s), and Family Support Team when a child is placed in out-of-home care.

Table of Contents

• 3.1  Emergency Placement Activities
  • 3.1.1  Initial Child Contact
  • 3.1.2  Protective Custody of the Child
  • 3.1.3   Initial Parental Involvement – First 24 Hours
    • 3.1.3.1 Investigation and Protective Custody
    • 3.1.3.2 Transition to the Family Children’s Service Worker
• 3.2  Parent/Caretaker Request for Placement of the Child

Attachment

Attachment A:

Dual DYS and CD Custody

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

• CS03-51,
• CD05-72,
• CD06-81,
• CD11-24

Memoranda History:

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