Colorado |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Educational Law in the Child Welfare System: A Multi-disciplinary Curriculum for Improvement of the Child Welfare System
(PDF - 391 KBKB)
Jeffrey C. Coy, Kris Bomgaars, Kristin Weissinger |
2012 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Introduction to Child Protective Services Rules
(PDF - 130KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults, and Families Division |
2014 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Protocol: Notification and Review of Child Fatalities
(PDF - 132KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2014 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Practices for Cases With Domestic Violence
(PDF - 748KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults, and Families Division |
2010 |
New York |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Safety Factors Pocket Guide
(PDF - 107KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2008 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Intake, Investigation, and Assessment
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2013 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
What You Can Do About Child Abuse
(PDF - 1833KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults, and Families Division |
2015 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
S.B. 758 Foster Care Capacity-Building Progress Report
(PDF - 94KB)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2012 |
Louisiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Structured Decision Making Screening and Response Assessment Policy and Procedures Manual
(PDF - 21708KB)
Louisiana Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services |
2011 |
Oklahoma |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services
Oklahoma Department of Human Services |
2015 |
Tennessee |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Comprehensive Multisystem Assessment Manual
Tennessee Department of Children's Services & Buddin Praed Foundation |
2014 |
Tennessee |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Case Worker's Guide to Opening and Transitioning Cases
(Word - 1055KB)
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
2014 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Rural Appeal Policy - Rural Region DCFS
(PDF - 54KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services |
2017 |
Wisconsin |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Accessand Initial Assessment and Standards
(PDF - 788KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2017 |
Wisconsin |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Safety Intervention Standards
(PDF - 189KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2016 |
Wisconsin |
Child protection |
Professionals |
State of Wisonsin 2015-2019 Child and Family Services Plan
(PDF - 5,706KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2014 |
Wisconsin |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Ongoing Services Standards
(PDF - 2,048KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2017 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
SDM Safety and Risk Assessment Procedure and Reference Manual
(PDF - 565KB)
Texas Family and Protective Services |
2016 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
The Structured Decision Making System for Child Protective Services - Policy and Procedures Manual
(PDF - 768KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families |
2016 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protection Program Logic Models for Supervisors
(PDF - 106KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2003 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Statewide Child Welfare Policy Manual - Caseworker Contact with Children,
Parents, and Caregivers
(PDF - 350KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
New Mexico Statute
Chapter 32A - Children's Code
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department |
2017 |
Iowa |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Social Services Policy Manual
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2017 |
Kansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Permanent Custodianship Subsidy
Kansas Department for Children and Families |
2018 |
Kansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Relative Caregivers
Kansas Department for Children and Families |
2018 |
Illinois |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Procedures: Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 1481KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2015 |
Illinois |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Procedures for Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Involving Child Care Workers
(PDF - 257KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2005 |
Washington |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Practices and Procedures Guide
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
2018 |
Washington |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Case Services Policy Manual
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
2018 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indiana Child Welfare Policy Manual
(PDF - 10332KB)
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2018 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Expanded Health and Safety Factors
(PDF - 173KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2018 |
Illinois |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indian Child Welfare Services
(PDF - 225KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2015 |
New York |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Candidacy for Foster Care Questions and Answers
(PDF - 344KB)
New York Office of Children and Family Services |
2018 |
New York |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Protecting Children Against Sexual Abuse
(PDF - 1707KB)
New York Office of Children and Family Services |
2016 |
Wisconsin |
Child protection |
Professionals |
After Hours Policy
(PDF - 67KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2018 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Guidelines for the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse in Alaska
(PDF - 1673KB)
Alaska Children's Justice Act Task Force |
2011 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Toolkit for Hosting a Community Cafe Series: On Choosing Respect and Ending Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse
(PDF - 2537KB)
Alaska Department Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services & Alaska Strengthening Families Program |
2012 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Manual
(PDF - 5975KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children's Services |
2018 |
Florida |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Fatality Review Procedures
(PDF - 129KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2011 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Using Child and Family Team Decision Making to Drive the Change Process
(PDF - 122KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2010 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Perinatal Substance Use: Promoting Healthy Outcomes: A Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Providers
(PDF - 442KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2017 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Title IV-E Foster Care Manual
(PDF - 836KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2018 |
Connecticut |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Volume 2 - Child Welfare Program Management Policy Manual
Connecticut State
Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
Idaho |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Idaho Child Protection Manual: A Practical Guide For Judges and Attorneys
(PDF - 3891KB)
The Supreme Court of the State of Idaho, Administrative Office of the Court |
2018 |
Illinois |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Care Enough to Call
(PDF - 321KB)
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services |
2019 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Handbook
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2019 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
(PDF - 288KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2016 |
Colorado |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child-Welfare Related Policies
Colorado Department of Human Services |
2019 |
South Dakota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Children, Youth, and Family Services |
2019 |
South Dakota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Registro Central de Dakota del Sur de Abusio Infantial y Negligencia
(PDF - 920KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services |
2010 |
South Dakota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Central Registry
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Children, Youth, and Family Services |
2019 |
Georgia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Lack of Supervision Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions
(PDF - 257KB)
Georgia Department of Human Services |
2012 |
Georgia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Looking Out for Georgia's Youth: Education Can Make a Difference
(PDF - 2460KB)
Georgia Department of Education |
2012 |
Georgia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Statewide Model Child Abuse Protocol
Georgia Office of the Child Advocate |
2014 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Mental Health, Behavioral and Developmental Needs of Foster Children
(PDF - 236KB)
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2015 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Toolkit for Judges and Attorneys
Michigan State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Child Welfare Services |
2015 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Model Child Abuse and Neglect Protocol With an Approach Using a
Coordinated Investigative Team
(PDF - 418KB)
Michigan Department of Human Services, Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect |
2013 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Field Guide: Children's Protective Services Investigations
(PDF - 580KB)
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2008 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Forensic Interviewing Protocol
(PDF - 1021KB)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect |
2017 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
DHS Methamphetamine Protocol
(PDF - 117KB)
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2006 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Michigan Child Injury and Death Coordinated and Comprehensive Investigation Resource Protocol
(PDF - 1270KB)
The Michigan Public Health Institute, Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice |
2008 |
Hawaii |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Procedures Manual
Hawaii Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Guidelines for Responding to the Co-occurence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence
(PDF - 694KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2010 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Minnesota Child Maltreatment Intake, Screening and Response Path Guidelines
(PDF - 992KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Title 390 Child Welfare and Juvenile Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
New Hampshire |
Child protection |
Professionals |
DCYF Policy Manual
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Children and Family Services: Protection and Safety
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Early Intervention Services Coordination
(PDF - 519KB)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Institutional Abuse Policy
(PDF - 57KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families |
2016 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Confidentiality of Client Records Policy
(PDF - 295KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families |
2011 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Client Concerns and Appeals Related to Critical Case Planning Decisions
(PDF - 86KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families |
2016 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Title 395 Children and Family Services: Protection and Safety
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indian Child Welfare Manual
(PDF - 558KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2015 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protection Screening. Evaluation Report
(PDF - 1198KB)
Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor, Program Evaluation Division |
2012 |
Ohio |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Screening and Investigation
Ohio Division of Social Services |
2013 |
Ohio |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Central Registry Reports on Child Abuse and Neglect; Referral Procedures for Children's Protective Services
Ohio Division of Social Services |
2013 |
Ohio |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Assessments
Ohio Division of Social Services |
2013 |
Ohio |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Worker Manual
(PDF - 420KB)
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services |
2019 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
CFSA Online Policy Manual
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Factsheet: Safe Place for Newborns Law Keeps Infants Safe
(PDF - 141KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indian Child Welfare Act/Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act Desk Aid
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
2007 Tribal/State Agreement
(PDF - 4526KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2007 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Identifying Sexual Exploitation and Sex Trafficking
(PDF - 301KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Sex Trafficking as a Form of Child Maltreatment: A Brief Guide for Child Protection Supervisors and Investigators
(PDF - 166KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Bulletin: Response to Labor Trafficking and Concerns of Human Trafficking of Foreign National Minors
(PDF - 458KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Identifying and Responding to Labor Trafficking of Children
(PDF - 168KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protection and Child Welfare Responses to Labor Trafficking
(PDF - 89KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Safe Harbor: A Path to Empowerment for Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Youth
(PDF - 146KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
No Wrong Door: A Comprehensive Approach to Safe Harbor for Minnesota's Sexually Exploited Youth
(PDF - 1567KB)
Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs |
2013 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Family Assessment Response to Child Safety Concerns
(PDF - 1239KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2009 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protection in Minnesota: Keeping Children Safe (Statistical Factsheet)
(PDF - 146KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Minnesota Citizen Review Panels: Reaching out to Protect Children
(PDF - 149KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Minnesota’s Best Practice Guide for Responding to Prenatal Exposure to Substance Use
(PDF - 856KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2017 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Minnesota’s Best Practice Response to the Co-occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence
(PDF - 901KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Minnesota’s Best Practices for Family Assessment and Family Investigation
(PDF - 1505KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning/Queer Youth
(PDF - 971KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2012 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Targeted Case Management (CW-TCM) Provider Manual
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2017 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
La Shaqaynta Da’yarta Ah Lesbian (Naagta Ay Dareenkeeedu, Iyo Galmadeeduba Ka Hesho Qaas Ahaan Naago Kale), Gay (Qaniis/Qajac), Bisexual (Qof U Galmooda Naagaha Iyo Nimankaba), Transgender (Nimow-Naag) Iyo Questioning/Queer (Isweydiiya/Iska Shakisan)
(PDF - 712KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2012 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
El Trabajo con Jóvenes Lesbianas, Gays,
Bisexuales, Transgénero, Queer y Quienes
se Cuestionan su Identidad Sexual (Spanish Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning/Queer Youth)
(PDF - 1720KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2012 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Tribal and Urban Resources for Native Americans in Minnesota
(PDF - 946KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Practice Guide for Working With
African American families in the Child
Welfare System: The Role of the Caseworker in Identifying, Developing and
Supporting Strengths in African
American Families Involved in
Child Protection Services
(PDF - 530KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2013 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Working With Fathers: A Program Improvement Resource Guide
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2009 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services and Intake: Policies and Procedures
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Fatality and Near Fatality
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Institutions
Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Appeals Process
Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Division of Family Services - Policy Manual
(PDF - 3604KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families |
2019 |
Puerto Rico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Protocolo Integrado para la Coordinación de Servicios en Situaciones de Maltrato a Menores (Integrated Protocol for the Coordination of Services in Situations of Child Abuse)
Puerto Rico Departemento de la Familia |
2008 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Caseworker Contact with Children,Parents, and Caregivers
(PDF - 350KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Court Notification Policy
(PDF - 491KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Protective Capacity Family Assessment (PCFA)
(PDF - 234KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Public Disclosure
(PDF - 393KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Internet Web Posting of Child Fatality Public Disclosure Forms
(PDF - 391KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Administrative Review for Child Fatality or Near Fatality Cases
(PDF - 335KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
CARA Plan of Care
(PDF - 217KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Sealing of Records Located in the Central Registry
(PDF - 189KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Overturning Child Maltreatment Findings in UNITY/Central Registry
(PDF - 194KB)
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Training Policy
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
Kansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Policy Procedure Manual (PPM)
(PDF - 3420KB)
Kansas Department for Children and Families - Prevention and Protection Services |
2019 |
Hawaii |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
(PDF - 3011KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services Branch |
2012 |
Hawaii |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Hawaii Administrative Rules: Child Welfare Casework Services
(PDF - 1475KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services |
2010 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Criteria for a Child Protective Services Investigation
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Safe Haven for Infants Act
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Infant Plans of Safe Care Guidance Document
(PDF - 258KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Rhode Island Code of Regulations: General Administration and Management
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Manual of Policies and Procedures: Child Welfare Services
(PDF - 670KB)
State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services |
2019 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Program Special Requirements
(PDF - 463KB)
State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services |
2019 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Program Intake
(PDF - 615KB)
The California Health and Human Services Agency |
2019 |
Mississippi |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Section C: Prevention/Protection and In-Home Services Policy
(PDF - 452KB)
State of Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children's Services |
2014 |
Mississippi |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Mississippi
(PDF - 820KB)
State of Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children's Services |
2013 |
Mississippi |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Division of Family and Children's Services Policy Manual
(PDF - 3960KB)
State of Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children's Services |
2016 |
Mississippi |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Section B: Intake/Assessment Policy
(PDF - 897KB)
State of Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children's Services |
2016 |
Mississippi |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services Policies and Procedures: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
(PDF - 114KB)
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services |
2017 |
Mississippi |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Licensure Requirements and Operations Standards for Congregate Care Providers
(PDF - 628KB)
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child and Family Services Reviews: State of Utah Statewide Assessment
(PDF - 5878KB)
Children’s Bureau, Administration for
Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
2018 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Funding Manual
(PDF - 109KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Bulletin Corrected #17-68-09C: Sex Trafficked Children and Youth Investigative Protocols
(PDF - 272KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 6: Prevention Services
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 11: CPS Court
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2019 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Child Protective Services, General Allegation Category
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Child Protective Services, Intake Services
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Child Protective Services, Investigation Services
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Child Protective Services, Significant Risk Assessments
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2015 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Practice Guidelines
(PDF - 571KB)
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2019 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Description of Division Services, Eligibility, and Service Access
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2016 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Rules Governing Adjudication of Consumer Complaints
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Expungement of DCFS Allegations
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Definitions of Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2016 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Child Protective Services, New Caseworker Training
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2017 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Child Protective Services, Investigation of Domestic Violence Related Child Abuse
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2017 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Utah Administrative Code: Processing Complaints Regarding the Utah Division of Child and Family Services
Utah Division of Child and Family Services |
2015 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Definitions Practice Guidelines
(PDF - 1116KB)
Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services |
2019 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indian Child Welfare Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Utah Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services and the Navajo Nation
(PDF - 1843KB)
Utah Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services and the Navajo Nation |
2019 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Out-of-Home Services Practice Guidelines - Appendix A: Resources to Support LGBTQ Youth and Families
(PDF - 308KB)
Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services |
2012 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Out-of-Home Services Practice Guidelines - Appendix B: How to Create a Climate of Safety and Convey Support for Children and Youth
(PDF - 200KB)
Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services |
2012 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Domestic Violence Practice Guidelines
(PDF - 144KB)
Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services |
2010 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
General Major Objectives Practice Guidelines
(PDF - 769KB)
Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services |
2018 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Journalist’s Guide to Reporting on Child Abuse
(PDF - 242KB)
Utah Department of Human Services, Child and Family Services |
2019 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Child’s Journey Through the Child Welfare System
(PDF - 21KB)
Utah Courts |
2013 |
Utah |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Time Requirements for Dependency, Neglect and Abuse Cases
Utah Courts |
2014 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: CPS Purpose & Philosophy, Legal Basis, Administration
(PDF - 367KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: CPS Intake, CPS Assessments, In-Home, & Permanency Planning
(PDF - 1761KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: CPS Assessments Policy, Protocol, and Guidance
(PDF - 725KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: Child Fatality, Prevention, and Review Team - Policy, Protocol, and Guidance
(PDF - 399KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: Cross Function Topics - Policy, Protocol, & Guidance
(PDF - 2529KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: CPS Data Collection (Non-NC FAST)
(PDF - 2632KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Funding Manual: Federal, State, and County Funding
(PDF - 142KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Funding Manual: Child Protective Services Funding
(PDF - 109KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: CPS Case Record
(PDF - 197KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
NC Child Welfare Manual: Best Practice for Social Worker Well-Being
(PDF - 84KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
About Child Abuse and Child Neglect
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Rylan’s Law and Family First Overview and Crosswalk
(PDF - 229KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Administrative Rules: Chapter 70 - Children's Services
North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 30: Quality Assurance and Organizational Integrity
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2019 |
Arizona |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Mandatory Reporting of Substance Exposed Newborns
(PDF - 863KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2019 |
Washington |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Protecting the Abused and Neglected Child
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2019 |
Washington |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indian Child Welfare Policies and Procedures
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2019 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Working With Families: Child Welfare and Domestic Violence - Promising Approaches
(PDF - 569KB)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2009 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection |
Professionals |
LGBTQ: A Guide for Working With Youth and Families
(PDF - 1740KB)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2018 |
Missouri |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Manual
Department of Social Services Manuals & Memos |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Practice, Organizational Integrity and Quality Assurance
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 3: In Home Child Protective Services (CPS) Case
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 2: Child Protective Services (CPS) Intake and Investigation
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2018 |
Louisiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
DCFS Policies
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services |
2020 |
Georgia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Policy Manual
(PDF - 231KB)
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services |
2020 |
Montana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child and Family Services Policy Manual: Child Protective Services In-Home/Reunification Services
(PDF - 163KB)
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division |
2018 |
Montana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Montana School Guidelines for the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 486KB)
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division |
2019 |
Wyoming |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Protective And Juvenile Services Manuals
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2020 |
Florida |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Policies and Procedures of the Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
Florida |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Investigations
(PDF - 910KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
Florida |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare: Child Maltreatment Index
(PDF - 883KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families |
2018 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Maltreatment Assessment Protocol
(PDF - 370KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2014 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Policy & Procedure Manual
(PDF - 3728KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2020 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
In-Home Services to Keep Kids Safe
(PDF - 1792KB)
Arkansas Department of human Services,
Division of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
North Dakota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protection Services Policy Manual
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2017 |
North Dakota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Continuous Quality Improvement Policy Manual
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Children's Protective Services Manual
(PDF - 43KB)
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Guide For Mandated Reporters
In Recognizing And Reporting
Child Abuse And Neglect
(PDF - 823KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2017 |
Maine |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Policy/Rules
Maine Department of Health and Human Services |
2020 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
The Texas Practice Guide for Child Protective Services Attorneys
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2020 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
DFPS Policy Handbooks
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2020 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Fatality Protocol Handbook
(PDF - 319KB)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2020 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Statewide Intake Policy & Procedures
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2020 |
Hawaii |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Guide for Mandated Reporters
(PDF - 138KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services Intake Unit |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2020 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Foster Care Rates: Online Manual of Policies and Procedures: Administrative Standards for Eligibility and Assistance Programs Objectives and Definitions
(PDF - 224KB)
California Department of Social Services |
2015 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Foster Care Rates: Online Manual of Policies and Procedures:Administrative Standards for Eligibility and Assistance Programs, AFDC Foster Care Rates
(PDF - 393KB)
California Department of Social Services |
2015 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Foster Care Rates: Online Manual of Policies and Procedures: Administrative Standards for Eligibility and Assistance Programs, AFDC Foster Care Rates, 11-402 (Cont.)
(PDF - 214KB)
California Department of Social Services |
2015 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Foster Care Rates: Online Manual of Policies and Procedures: Administrative Standards for Eligibility and Assistance Programs, AFDC Foster Care Rates, 11-403 (Cont.)
(PDF - 502KB)
California Department of Social Services |
2015 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Foster Care Rates: Online Manual of Policies and Procedures: Administrative Standards for Eligibility and Assistance Programs, Program Standards - Income Maintenance
(PDF - 82KB)
California Department of Social Services |
2015 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Access to Education for Children in State-Supervised Care
(PDF - 1075KB)
Maryland Department of Human Resources |
2012 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Professionals |
A Guide on Administrative Hearing Procedures
(PDF - 67KB)
Maryland Department of Human Services, Family Investment Administration |
2017 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Policy Directives
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Manuals
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Protocol: Notification and Review of Critical Incidents
(PDF - 18KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
DHS Child Welfare Procedure Manual
(PDF - 12800KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Oregon |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Rules, Policies, and Protocols
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2020 |
West Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services Policy
(PDF - 2298KB)
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families |
2020 |
West Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Specialized Family Care Program Policy
(PDF - 361KB)
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families, Office of Children and Adult Services |
2015 |
West Virginia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Comprehensive Assessment Planning System Policy
(PDF - 471KB)
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families, Office of Children and Adult Services |
2017 |
South Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Human Services Policy and Procedure Manual: Chapter 7 - Child Protective and Preventive Services
(PDF - 2491KB)
South Carolina Department of Social Services |
2019 |
South Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Policy Manual
(PDF - 3207KB)
South Carolina Department of Social Services |
2020 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Domestic Violence Services Definition Manual
(PDF - 1164KB)
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, Domestic Violence Unit
Protective Services |
2017 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Licensing Requirements for Foster and Adoptive Homes
(PDF - 150KB)
New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, Protective Services |
2020 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department |
2020 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
In-Home Services
(PDF - 44KB)
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, Child Protective Services |
2016 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Youth Services
(PDF - 49KB)
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, Child Protective Services |
2015 |
New Mexico |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Community Home Licensing Standards
(PDF - 92KB)
New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, Social Services |
2014 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-28: Foster Care for Children
(PDF - 143KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-34: Protective Services for Children
(PDF - 192KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-35: Interstate/Intercountry Services to Children Policy and Procedures
(PDF - 59KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-39: Licensing: Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies
(PDF - 150KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-36: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
(PDF - 130KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2014 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-47: Individualized Service Plans
(PDF - 219KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2018 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-50: Visiting
(PDF - 46KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-51: Transitional and Independent Living Program and Placement Requirements
(PDF - 370KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Handbook
(PDF - 4181KB)
Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association |
2017 |
Montana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child and Family Services Policy Manual
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division |
2020 |
Vermont |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Abuse and Neglect Definitions
(PDF - 117KB)
Vermont Department for Children and Families |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Minnesota’s Best Practices
for Facility Investigation
(PDF - 784KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Illinois |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Abuse and Neglect Policy & Procedure Guidelines/Toolkit
(PDF - 8219KB)
Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children |
2013 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Department Safety Council Policy
(PDF - 326KB)
Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families |
2020 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Hotline Policy
(PDF - 511KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency, Child Protective Services Administration |
2015 |
Idaho |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Practice Standards for Priority Guidelines in Responding to Allegations ofAbuse, Neglect, or Abandonment
(PDF - 73KB)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
2020 |
Idaho |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Standard for Intake/Screening
(PDF - 59KB)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
2018 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 3: Hotline
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2019 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 4: Assessment
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2020 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 5: General Case Management
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2020 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 6: Court
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2020 |
Iowa |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Intake Policy
(PDF - 98KB)
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2011 |
Iowa |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Family Risk Assessment Guidance
(PDF - 41KB)
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2010 |
Iowa |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Safety Assessment Guidance
(PDF - 31KB)
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2007 |
Iowa |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Title 17: Child Welfare Appendix
(PDF - 1147KB)
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2017 |
Louisiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Protective Services: Policy Manual
Louisiana Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services |
2020 |
Maine |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) Rule Chapters
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) |
2017 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Maryland Safe Haven Program
(PDF - 506KB)
Maryland Department of Human Resources, Social Services Administration |
2013 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Maryland Substance Exposed Infant Care Plan
(PDF - 27KB)
Maryland Department of Human Resources, Social Services Administration |
2011 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Designing and Implementing a School Reporting Protocol: A How-To Manual for Massachusetts Educators. 2nd Edition.
(PDF - 992KB)
Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Tower & Dr. Anthony P. Rizzuto, Children's Trust Fund |
2013 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Response to questions on the new Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA) Notice Forms
(PDF - 129KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Professionals |
The Structured Decision Making® System for Child Protective Services: Policy and Procedures Manual
(PDF - 624KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Initial Assessment Phase for Child Protective Service and Status Offense Cases: Health and Human Services Manual
(PDF - 140KB)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2012 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Intake: Health and Human Services Manual
(PDF - 129KB)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2007 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Ongoing Services Phase: Health and Human Services Manual
(PDF - 219KB)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
2007 |
New Jersey |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Department of Children and Families Policy Manuals
New Jersey Department of Children and Families |
2021 |
New Jersey |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Indicators of Child Abuse/Neglect
New Jersey Department of Children and Families |
2017 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Standards of Practice Online Manual
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2020 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
North Carolina Diligent Recruitment and Retention Plan
(PDF - 1133KB)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
2017 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 660-5-46: Criminal History Background Information Checks
(PDF - 91KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Professionals |
How To Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts |
2020 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Manual of Policies and Procedures
(PDF - 582KB)
The California Health and Human Services Agency |
2019 |
California |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Services Program Service Delivery
(PDF - 550KB)
The California Health and Human Services Agency |
2019 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Division of Family Services - User Manual
(PDF - 3654KB)
Delaware Department of Services
For Children, Youth and
Their Families, Division of Family Services |
2020 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 1: Introduction of DCS Child Welfare Policies
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2020 |
Indiana |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Chapter 2: Administration of Child Welfare
Indiana Department of Child Services |
2020 |
Arizona |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Policy and Procedure Manual
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2019 |
North Carolina |
Child protection |
Professionals |
Child Welfare Manual
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services |
2019 |