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Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

Sets how staff report suspected child abuse or neglect they learn of in their work, whether the child is a client or lives in or visits a client's home: report by telephone immediately to county child protective services or the police or sheriff, send the written report within 36 hours, and give the Agency what it needs to keep a copy for the Department.

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About this policy
Policy number
CA-HC-ANE-02
Version
1.0
Main rule
Cal. Penal Code §11166
Library
California home care · 50 policies
Category
Safeguarding
Sections
16

In short

  • If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, report it yourself. You do not need proof.
  • Call county child protective services at (916) 555-0121 or the police right away. Call 911 if the child is in danger.
  • Send the written report (form BCIA 8572) within 36 hours.
  • Telling your supervisor is not a report, and no one can stop you from reporting.
  • Give the office a copy so the Agency can keep it for the Department. You may remove your name.

What's inside

16 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.

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  • Terms of Reference
  • 1. Purpose
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Policy Statement (Cal. Penal Code §11166)
  • 5. How to Report
  • 6. Telling the Agency and Keeping the Copy
  • 7. After the Report
  • 8. Protection and Consequences
  • 9. Responsibilities
  • 10. Records and Compliance Monitoring
  • 11. Staff Training
  • 12. References
  • 13. Related Policies and Forms
  • 14. Approval
  • 15. Revision History

An inspector may ask

  • What would an aide do if they saw signs that a child in a client’s home was being abused?
  • Where do you report suspected child abuse in the counties you serve?

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