Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 75 - Child Welfare Services
Subchapter 3 - Child Protective Services
Part 2 - INVESTIGATIVE PROTOCOLS
Section 340:75-3-220 - Investigation protocol

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 340:75-3-220

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Purpose of investigation. The purpose of Child Protective Services (CPS) is to protect children and provide services to the family, as opposed to a focus on criminal prosecution and punishment. The CPS investigation provides for direct involvement with the family, problem identification, service provision, and the development of a helping relationship. Pursuant to Section 1-2-105 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes (10A O.S. § 1-2-105), Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) responds promptly to a report of child abuse or neglect by initiating an assessment of the family or investigation of the report per OKDHS priority guidelines. The investigation process includes gathering information:

(1) about the reported allegations and family dynamics that jeopardize the child's safety; and

(2) to assess the protective capacity of the family.

Added at 30 Ok Reg 389, eff 7-1-13

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