Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0006 - Child Protection - Children & Family Services
Chapter 2 - REPORTS OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Section 2-3 - Assessment Track

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 2-3

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) The assessment process begins when the report of abuse or neglect is accepted.

(b) The Department shall review the initial intake report and confirm accuracy of the information contained in the report with reporter, when possible.

(c) The Department shall make in-person contact with the child and family within seven (7) calendar days. In-person contact may be extended if the caseworker is unable to make contact following good faith efforts.

(d) During the initial in-person interview with the child's custodial parent, guardian or legal custodian, the caseworker shall inform them that:

(i) The Department received a report and of the duty to assess the report;

(ii) The Department will assess the safety of the child;

(iii) The Department will refer for investigation if needed to protect the child from abuse/neglect.

(e) A safety assessment shall be completed for each child and a safety plan initiated when appropriate.

(f) The Department will refer for investigation if safety assessment indicates a child is in imminent danger.

(g) The Department will complete a family assessment and case plan when Department services are accepted.

(h) The Department shall initiate a new intake of abuse or neglect discovered during the course of the assessment.

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