ParentA biological parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian. (a)A person may make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine or a county agency if the person has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused. Others will be returned with instructions for resubmitting the request. 3513. If it is determined that the child is currently unsafe and the maltreatment allegations are substantiated, the abuse or neglect will be recorded, a Temporary Protection Plan and/or Safety Plan will be put in place, and a case will be opened for Ongoing Child Protective Services. 3513. My Spouse Lied While Drafting a Prenup. 3513. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (211734) to (211735). The provisions of this 3490.18 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. 2023 United Way of Pennsylvania. (iii)Repeated physical injury to a child under circumstances that indicate that a childs health or welfare is harmed or threatened. The provisions of this 3490.3 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. Filing of a written report by a required reporter. Child or youth is believed to be in present danger or unsafe. ExpungeTo strike out or obliterate entirely so that the stricken information may not be stored, identified or later recovered by any meansmechanical, electronic or otherwise. If the person is named as a perpetrator of an indicated or founded report of child abuse or a school employe responsible for student abuse, the response will include the following information: (1)The number of indicated or founded reports of child abuse and student abuse in which the person is named. (b)A person other than a school employe having reasonable cause to suspect that a school employe has committed student abuse may report the suspected abuse to the school administrator as required by 3490.151(c) and 3490.152(a) and (c) (relating to required reporting; and responsibilities of administrators and school employes). The provisions of this 3490.40a adopted July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. One or both caregivers fear they will maltreat their child and/or are requesting placement. A person who willfully releases or permits the release of data or information contained in the pending complaint file, the Statewide Central Register or the county agency records, to persons or agencies not permitted by this chapter to receive this information shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. After hours, or if a child is in imminent The investigation usually begins with a visit to your home by a CPS caseworker, who will be assessing the safety of the child named in the report and any other children living in your household. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3513. (a)A waiver of a requirement of this chapter may be requested as specified in procedures published by the Department. Written reports shall be made on forms developed by the Department. 3513. (b)The name of the person who made the report or who cooperated in the investigation may be released only by the Secretary. (b)The Department will determine in its annual licensing and inspection process whether the county agency has sufficiently documented reasons why, if applicable, all child abuse investigations have not been completed within the 30-calendar day period. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211729). Reports not received within 60-calendar days. (1)Protect abused children from further abuse. (2)The administrator has no knowledge of information which would disqualify the applicant under 3490.132. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (229424). When making a determination, staff should first consider the appropriate category and then determine the appropriate code under the category. S. T. v. Department of Public Welfare, Lackawanna County Office, Children Youth & Family Services, 681 A.2d 853 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2286; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. For instance, DSS may extend an investigation past 45 days if medical exams or forensic exams must be completed prior to DSS making a case decision. The provisions of this 3490.11 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. If the agency recommends that services are recommended, DSS should inform the family of what services the family should obtain, but the agency can close the case without further involvement with the family because the risk of maltreatment to the child is low. 3513. The provisions of this 3490.5 adopted July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. (F)Staff and volunteers of county detention centers. The provisions of this 3490.67 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. The provisions of this 3490.39 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211727). The written notice shall be provided to all subjects prior to the county agency determining the status of the report and regardless of where the person lives. (2)The director or a person specifically designated in writing by the director of a hospital or other medical facility or a physician examining or treating a child under section 6315 of the CPSL (relating to taking child into protective custody) and subsection (b). (b)The clearance statement under subsection (a) is not required for an applicant who meets the following conditions: (1)Transfers from one position as a school employe to another position as a school employe of the same school district or of the same organization. 8. Requests for child abuse information by designated county officials under 3490.91(a)(11) (relating to persons to whom child abuse information shall be made available) shall be made under the following requirements: (1)Requests shall be made in writing and addressed to the county administrator. (2)The county agency shall maintain photographs it secures in the case record. (d)A supplemental child abuse report form shall be submitted to ChildLine on founded and indicated reports when additional case information is obtained, including dates of birth, identity of the subjects, additional information about the nature of the abuse, or the case is presented before a court and there is a change in the status of the report. The person in charge of the child care service or facility shall submit a written response to the county agency within 10-calendar days of the mailing date of the county agencys letter. 7. Verify the physician examining children or youth are affiliated with Med-Con or a CAC. Medical evidenceEvidence provided by a licensed health care professional, including a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, psychiatrist or licensed psychologist. All components of the investigation have been completed. . Agent of the county agencyA person who provides a children and youth social service either directly or under contract or through agreement with a county agency. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211731). (3)Is based on evidence, supplied by the requesting county agency, that a waiver will have no adverse effect on the health, safety and rights of children. 3513. referred to as "CPS") takes possession of a child in the State of Texas without the agreement of a parent or guardian, the following deadlines apply, calculated from the date the child is removed from the home: Day 1: Removal of Child/Emergency Hearing CPS may conduct an emergency removal of a child if a CPS worker finds: Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (236832). (5)The county agency may not refer to law enforcement officials reports of suspected child abuse which do not meet the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3). 4: The minute you become aware that your family is being investigated, YOU MUST find an attorney who has experience in fighting CPS or DCFS. The CPS safety assessment and investigation process allows Child Welfare Services (CWS) to have direct involvement with a family to identify problems and provide services, either directly or indirectly, that protect children and assist the family. The provisions of this 3490.36 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. (j)When investigating cases of suspected child abuse and a subject is located in a county other than where the abuse occurred, the county agency shall either make contact in the county where the subject is located or request the county where the subject is located to conduct the interview. (ii)A child will not be deemed to be physically or mentally abused based on injuries that result solely from environmental factors that are beyond the control of the parent or person responsible for the childs welfare, such as inadequate housing, furnishings, income, clothing and medical care. 3513. Measure progress toward stated plan goals, 3. Do not hesitate to discuss your case with our attorneys at The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard by calling (254) 781-4222 or contacting us online now. (b)An administrator may employ an applicant on a provisional basis if the following apply: (1)The applicant attests in writing by oath or affirmation that he has submitted a request for a clearance statement and is not disqualified under 3490.132. 3490.18. 4629; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. (ii)Except with respect to confidential communications made to an ordained member of the clergy which are protected under 42 Pa.C.S. (4)The nature and extent of the suspected child abuse, including evidence of prior abuse to the child or a sibling. Reporting to the coroner. (d)If an appeal is taken, there is a hearing before the Departments Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. 3513. (d)An administrator may not hire an applicant on a provisional basis during a strike under the Public Employee Relations Act (43 P. S. 1101.2011101.2201). (iii)The term excludes individuals who have no direct contact with students. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. Notifying the county agency. The provisions of this 3490.21 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. (c)Notwithstanding subsection (a), nothing in this chapter prohibits an employe who is a required reporter from making a report directly to ChildLine. (3)Requests shall indicate that the information is needed by the designated county officials as part of an investigation of the competence of a county agency or county agency employe. Substitute listA list, approved by the hiring authority of a school, containing the names of persons eligible to serve the school as substitute teachers or temporary replacements for other employes. Prior to the meeting with the multidisciplinary team, the agency administrator or designee, the supervisor and caseworker shall review the family service plan and make a recommendation to the multidisciplinary team on the appropriateness of the family service plan and whether additional or different services are necessary to protect the child. When a report is received and CPS is notified, the following is expected to occur: Report Filing The Departments 45-day period during which a subject must request a hearing is not applicable when the Department refuses rather than grants a subjects request for expungement under 23 Pa.C.S. 4547; amended April 27, 1990, effective April 28, 1990 and apply retroactively to January 5, 1988, 20 Pa.B. If CYS shows up at your home and informs you they have received a report of child abuse or neglect, contact an experienced CYS lawyer from Pittsburgh Divorce & Family Law, LLC immediately. (2)A Statewide Central Register which contains the following: (i)Copies of founded and indicated reports of child abuse. The provisions of this 3490.106 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. CPS will take note of any risks that are present in your home. 3513. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. Our Certified Child Welfare Specialists have a wealth of experience helping clients like you fight to reunify or keep their families intact.