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The document outlines the North Carolina SDM® Family Risk Assessment for Child Abuse/Neglect, which is a structured tool used by social workers to evaluate the risk of future abuse or neglect in families. It includes various assessment items related to the caretakers' history, children's characteristics, and family dynamics. The assessment scores are used to categorize families into low, moderate, or high-risk levels for future maltreatment, guiding case decisions and interventions. The document emphasizes the importance of completing both abuse and neglect scales regardless of the allegations reported.

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Begin by entering the case name, county name, case number, social worker's name, and relevant dates at the top of the form.
In the 'Children' section, list all children involved in the assessment. Include their names and any pertinent details.
Proceed to complete the 'Risk of Future Abuse' and 'Risk of Future Neglect' sections. For each item, select 'Yes' or 'No' based on your assessment and input scores accordingly.
Continue through each question methodically, ensuring that you provide accurate information for each caretaker's history and child characteristics as outlined in the form.
Once all fields are filled out, review your entries for accuracy before saving or submitting the completed form.

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What does DSS case mean?

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is required to investigate if they receive a report that a child has been mistreated. More particularly, DSS is looking for evidence of abuse, neglect, or dependency.

What happens when social services are called on you?

The Investigation Interviews - The caseworker will either call or visit your home to interview you, the alleged perpetrator, the child, or other members of the family or household. While the caseworker may want to interview your child alone, they are usually required to record the interview.

What is a child protection risk assessment?

The objective of the assessment is to collect information and analyse the needs of the child or children and/or their family, as well as the nature and level of any risk of harm to the child or children. Each local authority will have its own child protection procedure and assessment protocols.

What are the stages of CPS investigation?

The investigation includes a records review, interview of the child and of professionals known to the family. Home visits are usually included although this varies depending on state regulations. The investigative team also assesses the childs danger of harm and determines if the risk of maltreatment.

How long does it take for DSS to investigate?

How long does it take DSS to investigate? What happens when a DSS is completed? The local DSS will attempt to complete the above investigation within 10 days of receiving the initial report, and if additional time is required due to additional circumstances, they will move to complete the investigation within 60 days.

How long does a DSS investigation take in NC?

The DSS Investigation process can take weeks to months and requires multiple steps to gather sufficient evidence of abuse or its lack. DSS wants to make sure that their conclusion is the best decision for the child. Below is the process of a DSS Investigation into child abuse and neglect.

How do you know if DSS is investigating you?

Another way you may find out you are being investigated by CPS is if CPS comes to your door, unannounced. If you are not home, they will leave a business card and they will ask you to please return their call. They wont tell you why they want to talk to you.

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