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Assessment for Case Closure

Closure is the point at which the agency no longer maintains an active relationship with the family. The decision to end the agency's involvement is based on monitoring and evaluation of the child and family's progress and on attainment of safety and permanency goals.

Case Closure
In Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (HHS) User Manual Series (2003)
Reviews types of case closure, process, and family and community involvement.

Family Centered Assessment Guidebook (PDF - 301 KB)
National Resource Center for Foster Care & Permanency Planning (2002)
Provides a list of potential areas for examination, as well as indicators of success that can be used at case closure.

Safety Assessment and Family Evaluation: A Safety Intervention Model
Action for Child Protection (2000)
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Includes guidelines for reunification and for confirming a safe environment at case closure.

Updated on December 7, 2007