DCF: Chapter 34 Overview

DCF: Chapter 34 Overview

Governor Dannel P. Malloy |

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Joette katz Commissioner

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Chapter 34: Child Protective Investigations

34-1
Overview

Topic	Number
Introduction Investigation Process Guiding Principles of an Investigation Critical Questions to Answer Operational Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect Criteria for Recommendation for Placement on the Central Registry	34-2-2 34-2-3 34-2-6 34-2-7 34-2-8
Conducting the Investigation Investigation Protocol (DCF-2074) Receipt of Report and Assignment to Investigator Preparation for the Investigation Field Response Substance Abuse Testing and Evaluation Domestic Violence Assessment Determination and Conclusion	34-3-2 34-3-3 34-3-4 34-3-5 34-3-5.1 34-3-5.2 34-3-6
Response Time for Commencement and Completion of an Investigation	34-4
Required Contacts During an Investigation	34-5
Entrance to Client’s Home	34-6
Response Letter to Mandated Reporters	34-7
Reports Received on Open Cases (This section) Reports Received on an Open Investigation Reports Received on an Open Assessment or Ongoing Services Case Reports Received on an Open Voluntary Services Case	34-8 34-8-1 34-8-2 34-8-3
Services to Prevent Out-of-Home Placement and Facilitate Reunification	34-9
Removal of a Child Alternatives to Removal Standards for Removal Immediate Removal/96-Hour Hold Immediate Removal/96-Hour Hold: Procedures Order of Temporary Custody Consultation with the Assistant Attorney General Placement Considerations Visitation Placement of Breastfed Infants Requesting a Foster Home KidPix	34-10-2 34-10-3 34-10-4 34-10-4.1 34-10-5 34-10-6 34-10-7 34-10-7.1 34-10-7.2 34-10-8 34-10-9
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Special Investigations High Risk Newborns Disabled Infants with Life Threatening Conditions Disabled Infants with Life-Threatening Conditions: Investigation Procedures Safe Havens for Newborns Educational Neglect Operational Definitions of Educational Neglect Abuse by a School Employee Religious Beliefs of Parents Preventing Necessary Medical Care Reports of Abuse or Neglect Involving a Department Employee Reports of Abuse or Neglect Involving DCF Facilities, Private Facilities or Agencies Reports of Abuse or Neglect in a DCF Licensed Family Home Reports of Abuse or Neglect in Private Facilities or Agency Home Reports of Abuse or Neglect Involving DCF Facilities, Private Facilities or Agencies Reports of Abuse or Neglect in Homes or Facilities Regulated by Other State Agencies	34-12-2 34-12-3 34-12-3-1 34-12-4 34-12-5 34-12-5.1 34-12-6 34-12-7 34-12-8 34-12-9 34-12-9-1 34-12-9-2 34-12-9.3
Case Planning Options Following an Investigation Referrals to early Intervention Services	34-14 34-14-1
Case Disposition Investigation Results and Reviews	34-15 34-15-1
Transfer of Cases Between Regional Offices	34-16
Case Transfer Conference	34-17

Connecticut Department of Children and Families

Effective Date: November 14, 2012 (Revised)

Content Last Modified on 12/6/2012 2:58:26 PM

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