Newborn Relinquishment (Safe Haven) Information for Workers Safe Haven Newborn Protection Laws enable a person to give up an unwanted newborn anonymously. As long as the newborn has not been abused, the person may do so without fear of arrest or prosecution.
Ongoing Services Worker Information The primary role of the agency caseworker is to engage families in a positive working relationship to achieve a safe, stable home and permanence for children.
Confirming Safe Environments Ongoing Services Worker Information Confirming a Safe Environment (CSE) when children are placed in Out of Home Care are requirements for Child Protective Services, Child Welfare, and Juvenile Justice workers.
In-Home Ongoing Services Information In-Home Ongoing Services Information A primary action step of Wisconsin’s Program Improvement Plan (PIP) is to improve case planning which includes the implementation of an integrated case planning approach outlined in the DCF Ongoing Services Standards.
Child Protective Services Worker Alternative Response Information Child Protective Services Worker Alternative Response Information Community members concerned for child safety can make reports to Child Protective Services (CPS). Counties review reports and make a screening decision. Cases are screened-in if they meet statutory guidelines for further assessment.
Child Protective Services Worker Safety Intervention Information Child Protective Services (CPS) Worker Safety Intervention Information Safety intervention is teamwork between Child Protective Services (CPS) and families. It is based on Respect Honesty Equity Self-determination Collaboration is critical for effective safety assessment, planning, and management. Safety intervention:
Critical Incidents Information-Wisconsin Act 78 Critical Incidents Information - Wisconsin Act 78 In 2009 Wisconsin Act 78 was signed. The law became effective in 2010.
Child Protective Services Appeal Process Worker Information Child Protective Services (CPS) Appeal Process Worker Information The federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) requires that persons have access to due process associated with a substantiated finding of child maltreatment. This website provides information of Wisconsin’s policies and procedures related to this requirement.
Wisconsin Care4Kids Care4Kids The Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are partnering to put a new program in place improving the health of children in out-of-home care. Care4Kids is a new Medicaid program following a medical home model for children in out-of-home care started on January 1, 2014. Care4Kids is a pilot program in six counties in the southeastern region of Wisconsin.
Public Disclosure of Alleged Sexual Abuse of Children in an Out-of-Home Care Placement Public Disclosure of Alleged Sexual Abuse of Children in an OHC Placement Wisconsin Act 78 This series of reports provides information about alleged sexual abuse of children while they are in an out-of-home care placement. There are quarterly reports and an annual report. Each report has a statewide summary along with a table of information by county. In years 2010, 2011, and 2012 the quarter 4 information is incorporated into the annual report.
