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<br /> 6.18 <br /> Page 17 <br /> ATTACHMENT I <br /> DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSE REFERRAL PROCESS <br />I. SCREENINGANDPA17HASSIGNMENT <br />IA. Children and Families Services (CFS) Phone Screener: I <br />1. Receives calls from the public. <br />2. Gathers referral information including information from additional questions. <br /> a) Screener determines if a referral should be generated, i.e. does the allegation <br /> address child maltreatment according to statutory and state operational <br /> definitions. <br /> b) Screener determines if the child is in immediate danger. <br /> c) Screener gathers names, locations, telephone numbers, family members, <br /> schools children attend. <br /> d) Screener documents reporter information. <br /> e) Screener determines if the report concerns a vulnerable population, i.e. child <br /> 0-5 years, substance abusing parent, homelessness, chronic neglect, special <br /> needs. <br /> f) Screens for prior reports. <br /> g) Screener completes Comprehensive Assessment Tool (CAT) <br />3. Inputs referral into CWS/CMS. <br />4. Assigns path to referral. Documents path decision in CWS/CMS, Special Projects. <br /> a) Path One- referral meets the statutory definition of maltreatment but there are <br /> no safety issues identified and the risk to the child is low. <br /> b) Path Two- referral meets the statutory definition of maltreatment and there is <br /> an identified concern of safety for the child and the risk to the child is low or <br /> moderate. <br /> c) Path Three- referral meets the statutory definition of maltreatment and there <br /> is a safety issue identified that presents a danger of severe harm to the child. <br /> d) Evaluates out. <br />5. Sends referral to Regional ER Supervisor for assignment and cross-reports to police <br /> as necessary. <br />lB. CFS Emergency Response (ER) Supervisor: I <br />1. Receives ER referrals. <br />2. Reviews path assignments: <br /> a) Reviews referral information <br /> b) Contacts collaterals for information if appropriate <br />Agreement over $10K 15 <br />City Attorney Approved Version 111803 <br /> ,,~ ___n_" --~... ...op -..--. '~'.'_.. - ._'-''''-'''-''''.-'-~'''--'-------'-'''-"-' '----- --------.--.,.. <br /> ---..... <br />