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Additional Information and Duplicate Reports.

Documenting the Results of Child Protective Services Investigations in RICHIST.

Electronic Monitoring.

Investigative Reports and Record Keeping.

Contents and Format for Department Record Keeping.

Criteria for a Child Protective Services Investigation.

Drug Usage During Pregnancy.

Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Program (EPSDT).

Examination of Child by Physician or Nurse Practitioner or Child Protective Investigator.

Flow of Active Case During CPS Investigation of Child Abuse/Neglect.

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).

Processing and Notifications of Alleged Institutional Abuse/Neglect.

Letters of Notification.

Medical Assistance (MA) Funded Mental Health Services: Client Eligibility and Provider Guidelines.

Mental Health Evaluation and Counseling Services.

Mission, Philosophy, Goals and Purpose.

Obtaining Custody of Child Through the Dependent/ Neglected/Abused Petition.

Police Involvement in Child Protective Investigation.

Post Assignments.

Removal of Child From Home.

Reporting Child Abuse and/or Neglect.

Response Priorities - Emergency, Immediate and Routine.

Safe Haven for Infants Act.

Standards of Proof.

Training and Professional Development.

Canceling/Rescheduling Appointments with Service Providers.

Case Documentation.

Co-Sponsorship of Conferences.

Ex Parte Arraignment Information.

Medical Neglect of Disabled Infants with Life Threatening Conditions.