Removal and Placement

Child Welfare Pre-Service TrainingIn addition, the assessment process includes, but is not limited to an assessment of the prospectivecaregiver’s:• relationship with the child(ren) and parent(s);• attitude toward reunification;• capacity for parenting; and• timeframe for care.The information gained during this home visit must be fully assessed prior to making the placementdecision. Information must be documented on the Unified Home Study format and submitted tothe court.Relative Caregiver ProgramUpon discussing the possible placement of a child with a relative, you are responsible for discussingthe possibility of the relative receiving financial assistance via the Relative Caregiver Program.In addition, you are responsible for providing the necessary documents to ESS in the event that therelative qualifies and desires to participate in the Relative Caregiver Program.Addressing the Child’s Well-BeingIf a child is taken into custody, address the following to ensure the child’s well-being:Child Health Check-Up - QPS#2.6Each file must include a copy of the Child Health Check-Up chart, or a medical discharge summary ifthe child is either a newborn or is being discharged from an inpatient unit.Every child removed and placed in out-of-home care must receive a Child Health Check-Up within72 hours of removal.Child Resource Record (CRR)You need to be aware of the local protocol regarding your responsibility in developing the ChildResource Record.The CRR includes the medical, dental, psychological, psychiatric, and behavioral history of the childas well as court documents, educational records, and a recent picture of the child. The initialCRR must be provided to the caregiver within 72 hours of placement.Medical Consent and Emergency Intake Form - QPS#2.7You are required to complete an Emergency Intake Form for each child taken into custody. Thepurpose is to identify any current medical information/needs of the child known by the parent,guardian, or legal custodian.You must also obtain the parent’s signature on the medical consent form (Consent for Treatmentand Release of Medical Information) which authorizes medical and dental examination/treatmentfor the child.Psychotropic MedicationYou are responsible for determining if the child is on psychotropic medication at the time of theremoval. If the child has a current prescription and the medicine is in the home in the originalcontainer, you must make sure that this medicine is taken with the child.Protective Investigations Overview_010110 37