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<br />6 Inputs info in CARE database about client's progress in services. <br /> <br />7 Makes new referral to hotline if allegations of abuse or <br />neglect arise. <br /> <br />8 Completes re-assessment at 90 days or prior to closing case. <br /> <br />9 Conducts case closure review or 90 day reassessment <br />with FRC Team. <br /> <br />10 Provides closure summary in CARE database. <br /> <br />IV. INITIAL CONTACT WITH THE FAMILY -PATH TWO (JOINT RESPONSE) <br /> <br />A. ER Social Worker: <br /> <br />1. Reviews referral: <br />a) Confers with CalWORKS staff if case is open to them <br />b) Reviews and organizes information <br />c) Determines key issues to explore in initial meeting <br />d) Contacts collaterals or background screener for additional information if necessary <br /> <br />2. Depending on circumstances, initiates visit to school to see child alone. <br /> <br />3. Coordinates with community partner/PHN/Benefits Analyst and calls client to arrange home <br />visit with community partner/PHN/Benefits Analyst; obtains permission to include community <br />partner/PHN/Benefits Analyst. <br /> <br />4. Conducts face-to-face assessment in the client's home, Social Worker assessing for risk <br />and safety issues and Community Partner/PHN assessing for parental capacity: <br />a) Introduces self and clarifies reason for the visit. Reviews the referral information with <br />the family <br />b) Includes all family members and others living in the home in the discussion <br />whenever possible <br />c) Engages family in assessment process using observation and interviewing skills to <br />gather information <br /> <br />5. Completes CAT. <br />If there are no safety issues, risk level is low to medium, and family does not require agency <br />supervision then the Social Worker closes the referral and the community partner takes lead <br />in case planning. <br /> <br />If there are risk issues, Social Worker can provide 30 days of ER services, open a voluntary <br />case, file petition in court. <br /> <br />6. Attends case planning meeting with family, Community Partner and collaterals. <br /> <br />B. COMMUNITY PARTNER (FRC CW/PHN): <br /> <br />Community Partner/PHN receives Path Two referral from the Liaison Worker through an MDT. <br /> <br />Revised 3/6/06 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />068(' "~,' <br />.. J.", , <br />