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C2.14.1 Investigations of Foster or Adoptive Homes (DCBS or Private Child Placing (PCP) Agencies)

Legal Authority

Introduction

​​​​​​​In addition to the guidelines specified in SOP C2.14 Specialized Investigations​, the SSW uses the following procedures when conducting investigations involving the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) or private child-placing (PCP) foster/adoptive homes.

Practice Guidance

  • Specialized investigation procedures are not be applicable for homes in which the adoption has been finalized and the home is no longer active for additional foster placements.
  • If abuse, neglect, or dependency is substantiated in a DCBS foster/adoptive home, a foster home review of the home is completed, unless the home is being closed. 
  • A foster home review may also be completed to address any concerns or policy violations identified through the course of the investigation, even if the allegations are not substantiated ( Please refer to SOP C9.18 Foster and Adoptive Home Reviews​). 


Procedure

Upon accepting a report, the SSW:

  1. Provides copies of the DPP-115 to the parties listed on the CPS Investigative Distribution Chart;
  2. Documents these contacts in the assessment, and:
    1. For DCBS foster homes, provides a copy of the DPP-115 to the recruitment and certification (R&C) FSOS; or
    2. For private child-placing (PCP) foster/adoptive homes:
      1. Notifies the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Cabinet/CHFS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Division of Regulated Child Care (DRCC), central office Out-of-Home Care Branch, via telephone;
      2. Faxes a copy of the DPP-115 to the Out-of-Home Care Branch using the Specialized Investigation Fax Coversheet;
      3. Notifies the PCP program director of the impending investigation;
  3. Does not provide a copy of the DPP-115 to the PCP agency;
  4. Follows procedures outlined in SOP C2.14 Specialized Investigations when sending notification of a substantiated or unsubstantiated finding.
  5. Provides notification for:
    1. DCBS foster homes to the regional recruitment and certification (R&C) supervisor; and
    2. PCP foster/adoptive homes to the:
      1. Program director and license holder; and
      2. OIG, DRCC, Out-of-Home Care Branch. (Refer to the Distribution Chart for a complete listing).
The SRA or designee, upon staffing the investigation with the SSW:

  1. Requests approval from the director of Protection & Permanency if any of the following are recommended:
    1. Suspending DCBS placement referrals to a PCP foster/adoptive placement;
    2. Terminating an agreement or contract; or
    3. Substantiation of maltreatment of an individual responsible for the management of a program as specified in SOP 2C.14 Specialized Investigations​;
  2. Makes a decision to close or continue using the DCBS foster home. 

Related Information

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Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Office of Inspector General
Division of Regulated Child Care (DRCC)
Central Office Child-Caring/Child Placing
Phone:  (502) 564-7962
Fax:  (502) 564-9350



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