With an Overview of the Memorandum of Understanding

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How to Identify and Report Child Abuse and
Neglect in Delaware

• With an Overview of the Memorandum of
  Understanding
• Between the Department of Education (DOE) and the
  Department of Services for Children, Youth and
  Their Families (DSCYF)
• DEVELOPED BY THE CHILD PROTECTION ACCOUNTABILITY
  COMMISSION (CPAC)
• School Training - August 2012

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HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE UNSAFE BECAUSE THEY ARE
ABUSED OR NEGLECTED?

• National Statistics
• In FFY 2009, 3.3 million allegations of child
  abuse and neglect were reported.
• 25 of the investigations determined at least
  one child was abused or neglected.
• In FFY 2009, 1,770 children died as a result of
  abuse or neglect.

• Delaware Statistics
• The Division of Family Services received 14,010
  reports in FY 2011.
• Of those, 7,358 (53) met the criteria for
  investigation.
• 1,651 reports were substantiated.

Source DHHS, ACF Child Maltreatment 2009 Family
Services Intake and Investigation Statistics
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HOW DO I RECOGNIZE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT?

• DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES
• CHILD ABUSE NEGLECT REPORT LINE
• 24/7 1-800-292-9582

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CHILD ABUSE

• As defined in 10 Del.C.901(1), Abuse or
  abused child means that the person
• - Causes or inflicts sexual abuse on a child or
• - Has care, custody, or control of a child, and
  causes or inflicts
• Physical injury through unjustified force as
  defined in 468 of Title 11
• Emotional abuse
• Torture
• Exploitation or
• Maltreatment or mistreatment

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UNJUSTIFIED FORCE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED
TO

• Throwing the child, kicking, burning, cutting,
  striking with a closed fist
• Interfering with breathing
• Use of or threatened use of a deadly weapon
• Prolonged deprivation of sustenance or
  medication, or doing any other act that is likely
  to cause or does cause physical injury,
  disfigurement, mental distress, unnecessary
  degradation or substantial risk of serious
  physical injury or death.

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CHILD ABUSE AS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE

• 11 DEL. C. 1103
• Misdemeanor
• causes physical injury to a child or
• causes physical injury to a child when the person
  has engaged in a previous pattern of abuse and/or
  neglect of such child.
• Felony
• causes serious physical injury to a child or
• causes physical injury to a child 3 years of age
  or younger or
• causes physical injury to a child who has
  significant intellectual or developmental
  disabilities.
• The misdemeanor and felony offenses both require
  that the person recklessly or intentionally
  causes the physical injury.
• 11 DEL. C. 1103 defines physical injury and
  serious physical injury.

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NEGLECT

• As defined in 10 Del. C. 901 (18) "Neglect" or
  "neglected child" means that a person
• a. Is responsible for the care, custody, and/or
  control of the child and
• b. Has the ability and financial means to
  provide for the care of the child and.

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NEGLECT (CONT.)

• 1. Fails to provide necessary care with regard
  to food, clothing, shelter, education, health,
  medical or other care necessary for the child's
  emotional, physical, or mental health, or safety
  and general well-being or
• 2. Chronically and severely abuses alcohol or a
  controlled substance, is not active in treatment
  for such abuse, and the abuse threatens the
  child's ability to receive care necessary for
  that child's safety and general well-being, or
• 3. Fails to provide necessary supervision
  appropriate for a child when the child is unable
  to care for that child's own basic needs or
  safety, after considering such factors as the
  child's age, mental ability, physical condition,
  the length of the caretaker's absence, and the
  context of the child's environment.

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SEXUAL ABUSE

• As defined in 10 Del.C.901(21), "Sexual abuse"
  means any
• act against a child that is described as a sex
  offense in
• 761(h) of Title 11 including
• Sexual Harassment
• Indecent Exposure
• Incest
• Unlawful Sexual Contact
• Rape
• Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person in a Position
  of Trust, Authority or Supervision.
• Sexual Exploitation of a Child
• Dealing in Child Pornography

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DETERMINING AGE OF CONSENT FOR SEXUAL CONTACT

• Consensual sexual contact between two minors does
  not require a mandatory report, even if that
  sexual contact results in a pregnancy.
• Suspected sexual behavior by force or coercion
  against a minor (even by another minor) must be
  reported.

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DETERMINING AGE OF CONSENT FOR SEXUAL CONTACT
(CONT)

• 18 years and older Can consent to sexual contact
  with other adults. Except
• When the victim suffers from a cognitive
  disability, mental illness or mental limitation
  which renders the victim incapable of appraising
  the nature of the sexual conduct or incapable of
  consenting
• If force or coercion occurred on school grounds
  or at a school function or
• If sexual contact occurred between a student and
  a school employee, then a school employee must
  report to the school administrator or designee.
• Additionally, all of these incidents require a
  report to the police.

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DETERMINING AGE OF CONSENT FOR SEXUAL CONTACT
(CONT)

• 16 and 17 year-olds Can consent to sexual
  contact with someone who is under 30 years of
  age.
• 12-15 year-olds Can ONLY consent to sex with
  someone who is no more than 4 years older than
  the child.
• Under 12 years-old Children under 12 years old
  CANNOT legally consent to sexual contact. All of
  these cases MUST be reported.
• Children CANNOT legally consent to sexual contact
  with anyone who is in a position of authority
  (e.g. family member, babysitter, coach, teacher,
  doctor, clergy, etc.).

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ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR CRIMES ASSOCIATED WITH
SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN

• Title 11 of the Delaware Code Relating to Crimes
  Against Children and Specific Offenses was
  amended on June 30, 2010 to clarify who is in a
  position of trust, authority or supervision over
  a child and to enhance the penalties for
  committing such offenses.
• The provisions of the present criminal code
  concerning rape and unlawful sexual conduct that
  contain position of trust were also
  consolidated as a single crime known as "sexual
  abuse of a child by a person in a position of
  trust, authority or supervision."

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EMOTIONAL MALTREATMENT

• Emotional abuse - defined as threats to inflict
  undue physical or emotional harm, and it may also
  include chronic or recurring incidents of
  ridiculing, demeaning, and making derogatory
  remarks.
• Emotional neglect - defined as incidents of
  isolating/shunning, rejecting or ignoring the
  child.

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DEPENDENCY

• 10 Del. C. 908 (8) "Dependency" or "dependent
  child" means that a person
• a. Is responsible for the care, custody, and/or
  control of the child and
• b. Does not have the ability and/or financial
  means to provide for the care of the child and

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DEPENDENCY (CONT.)

• 1. Fails to provide necessary care with regard
  to food, clothing, shelter, education, health
  care, medical care or other care necessary for
  the child's emotional, physical or mental health,
  or safety and general well-being or
• 2. The child is living in a nonrelated home on
  an extended basis without the consent and
  approval of the DSCYF or any agency or court
  licensed or authorized to place children in a
  nonrelated home or
• 3. The child has been placed with a licensed
  agency which certifies it cannot complete a
  suitable adoption plan.

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DEPENDENCY INCLUDES

• Child Living in a Non-Related Home
• Inability to Complete Adoption Plan
• Out-of-State Runaway
• Abandoned Infant (Safe Arms)

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SAFE ARMS FOR BABIES 1-800-262-9800

• Safe Arms for Babies allows a parent to go to any
  Delaware hospital emergency department and leave
  their newborn (14 days old or younger) with any
  emergency department staff or volunteer.
• Provides immunity from criminal prosecution for
  abandonment provided the baby is alive, unharmed
  and brought into a hospital emergency department.
• Detailed information can be found at the Division
  of Public Healths website
• http//www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/chca/dphahsa
  b01.html

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RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ABUSE AND NEGLECT

• SUBSTANCE ABUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

• Parental addiction is a significant factor in
  child abuse and neglect
• cases, with studies suggesting 40 to 80 of
  families in the child
• welfare system are affected by addiction. 
• Data indicates that abused and neglected children
  from substance
• abusing families are more likely to be placed in
  foster care and to
• remain there longer than maltreated children from
  non-substance
• families.
• SOURCE CWLA NATIONAL FACT SHEET 2008

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE (CONT.)

• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• 11 Del. C. 1102(a)(5)
• (5) The person commits the offense of Driving
  Under the Influence as set forth in 4177 of
  Title 21, or the offense of Operating a Vessel or
  Boat Under the Influence as set forth in 2302
  of Title 23, and during the commission of the
  offense knowingly permits a child less than 18
  years of age to be a passenger in or on such
  vehicle, vessel or boat.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• Delaware law does not mandate reports of DV to
  law enforcement for adult victims.
• DV cases involving children are mandated reports
  to DFS when the DV is chronic or
  severe/escalating and impairs the caregivers
  ability to keep the child safe.
• In Delaware, there are a variety of services to
  help victims of DV including 24 hour hotlines
  that can provide crisis intervention, resources,
  legal remedies and safety planning. 

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WHEN CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• Report cases to DFS of child abuse when a
• Child is injured during an incident of domestic
  violence.
• Child is not injured but is at risk of injury,
  such as witnessing domestic violence where a
  weapon or a potentially dangerous object has been
  used or where a child has attempted to physically
  intervene in a manner that puts the child in
  danger of being injured.

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WHEN CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
(CONT)

• Report cases to DFS of emotional harm to a child
  due to domestic violence when a
• Child is aware of DV (either chronic or single
  incident) perpetrated against his/her caregiver
  by a domestic partner and that involves a
  significant injury to the victim or use of
  weapon AND
• Child has a diagnosed mental health condition or
  behaviors that signify severe psychological harm.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

• Child Inc.'s Domestic Violence ProgramNew Castle
  County (Bilingual) 302-762-6110
• SAFE Program at People's PlaceKent and Sussex
  Counties 302-422-8058Northern Kent County
  302-678-3886
• Abriendo Puertas Bilingual HotlineSussex County
  302-745-9874

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HOW DO I REPORT CHILD ABUSE NEGLECT?
DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES CHILD ABUSE NEGLECT
REPORT LINE 24/7 1-800-292-9582
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TITLE 16, SUBSECTION 903 OF THE DELAWARE
CODE STATES

• Any person, agency, organization or entity who
  knows or in good faith suspects child abuse or
  neglect shall make a report in accordance with
  904 of this title.

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CAN I BE HELD LIABLE FOR MAKING A REPORT ABOUT
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT?

• 16 Del.C. 908 (a) states that
• Anyone participating in good faith in the making
  of a report or notifying police officers pursuant
  to this chapter, performing a medical examination
  without the consent of those responsible for the
  care, custody and control of a child pursuant to
  906(b)(5) of this title, or exercising
  emergency protective custody in compliance with
  907 of this title, shall have immunity from any
  liability, civil or criminal, that might
  otherwise exist,

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CAN ANYTHING HAPPEN TO ME IF I DO NOT REPORT
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT?

• There is a penalty for not reporting.
• 16 Del. C. 914. Penalty for violation.
• Whoever violates 903 of this title shall be
  liable for a civil penalty not to exceed 10,000
  for the first violation, and not to exceed
  50,000 for any subsequent violation.
• In any action brought under this section, if the
  court finds a violation, the court may award
  costs and attorneys' fees.

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR
NEGLECT?

• If you observe physical or behavioral indicators,
  ask Minimal
• Fact Questions, such as
• What happened?
• When did that happen?
• Where did that happen?
• Did you tell anyone what happened?
• Write down childs exact words if you must speak
  to child.
• If the child is unable to communicate, then make
  the report based on your observations of the
  physical and/or behavioral indicators.

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR
NEGLECT? (CONT.)

• Avoid
• Expressing disbelief, shock or anger, etc.
• Value judgments and accusatory statements
• Thank the child for telling you and tell the
  child it is not his/her fault.
• Tell the child you have to report the abuse to a
  professional.

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNOW/SUSPECT CHILD
ABUSE OR NEGLECT? (CONT.)

• Do not interview the child multiple times.
• Do not take pictures of the injuries or ask the
  child to undress. (Exception medical
  providers)
• Do not notify the parent/caretaker you are making
  a report.

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WHAT INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO MAKE A REPORT?

• Demographics
• Known information about the parents or siblings
• Known information about the alleged child
  victims physical health, mental health,
  educational status
• Information regarding medical attention that may
  be needed for injuries
• Any information you have about the way the
  caregivers behavior is impacting the care of the
  child and
• Known information that could put the childs or
  DFS workers safety in peril such as the presence
  of alcohol, drugs, weapons, dangerous animals or
  criminal behavior.

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CHILD ABUSE REPORT LINE

• To report suspected child abuse or neglect in
  Delaware call the 24 Hour Division of Family
  Services (DFS) Report Line at 1-800-292-9582.
• Delawares 800 is a national and statewide
  number. Reports should not be made to local DFS
  offices.
• Spanish translation is available 24/7.
• DFS also accepts written reports and walk-in
  reports.
• Calls are digitally recorded for random quality
  assurance reviews.

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• Magic words are I want to make a report.
• If unsure, DFS needs to be the decider. Its okay
  to call the Report Line and discuss what you
  know.
• The person who spoke to or observed the child
  should make the report because it is required by
  statute and the Report Line may have questions
  about the childs disclosure or condition.
• DFS may have information about the family you
  dont know about.
• You will be informed at the time of your call
  whether the report has been accepted or not for
  investigation or you should receive a call back
  within 24 hours, if you provide your name.

CHILD ABUSE REPORT LINE (CONT)
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THREE QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ASKED OF THE REPORTER
What are you worried about?
What is working well?
What needs to happen next?
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WHAT ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT?
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GENERALIZATIONS VS. BEHAVIOR AND IMPACT
She is mentally ill.

• How do you know?
• What are the caregiver behaviors associated with
  it?
• When do those behaviors show themselves?
• How do those behaviors impact the child?
• How did you find out?
• What does the child know?
• What has the child seen?
• What are you worried is happening or will happen?

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WHAT IS WORKING WELL?
If DFS does not know what is working well they
cannot know how worried to be. Questions will be
asked that rigorously surface the history of
protectionand how this can be applied to the
safety of the children going forward.
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WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN NEXT?

• To Keep the Child Safe, AND
• To Help the Family.

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THE DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES

• Receives reports for all children in the State
  of
• Delaware that have been abused or neglected.
• Then DFS will do one of three things
• 1. Accept the report and investigate the
  allegations or
• conduct a family assessment or
• 2. Refer the report to law enforcement for
  investigation
• or
• 3. Document the report, but not investigate the
  
• allegations.

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NEW DFS RESPONSE TIMES

• Investigation Response Times
• Priority One Within 24 hours
• Priority Two Within 72 hours
• Priority Three Within 10 days

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN DOE AND
DSCYF
The entire MOU can be found at http//www.doe.k12
.de.us/DDOEDSCYFMOU.pdf
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OVERVIEW OF THE MOU

• Ensures Compliance with 14 DE Code 4123, which
  requires full-time teachers to receive 1 hour of
  training every year in the detection and
  reporting of child abuse
• Establishes Each Disciplines Roles and
  Responsibilities in the Reporting and
  Investigation of Child Abuse
• Enhances Case Collaboration and Information
  Sharing
• Delineates McKinney- Vento Protections
• Establishes a Protocol for Transition to/from
  DSCYF to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and
  Charter Schools and
• Addresses Confidentiality and Dispute Resolution.
  

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHILD ABUSE REPORTING

• Local Education Agencies/Charter Schools shall
• Report suspicion of abuse or neglect
• Make a new report each time abuse or neglect is
  suspected
• School employee who spoke to or observed the
  child shall make the call to the report line.
• Fax or mail the Mandatory Reporting Form to DFS
  within 72 hours for documentation.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHILD ABUSE
INVESTIGATION

• Division of Family Services will respond as
  follows for reports initiated by the
  school
• Never release the source of the report
• Decide whether or not to initiate the
  investigation on-site at the school
• Contact the school about the expected response
  time
• Report to the schools main office and provide
  ID, if a school response is warranted
• Contact law enforcement for reports that would
  constitute a criminal violence against a child
  and may request a police response at the school
  or for the police to transport the child to the
  hospital

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHILD ABUSE
INVESTIGATION(CONT)

• Division of Family Services will respond as
  follows for reports initiated by the
  school
• Discuss the interview process with the reporter
  and conditions under which school personnel could
  be present
• Interview the child
• Observe and photograph a childs physical
  injuries in the school environment
• Never conduct a physical assessment of a child
  alleging sexual abuse
• Never transport a child without legal custody,
  temporary emergency protective custody or a
  signed parental/legal guardians consent

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHILD ABUSE
INVESTIGATION(CONT)

• Division of Family Services will respond as
  follows for reports initiated by the
  school
• Authorized to take Temporary Emergency Protective
  Custody of a child from a school, day care
  facility, or child care facility and
• Permitted to inform the reporter about the
  following
• - DFS responded, the child is safe or the child
  was placed
• - Who is allowed to have contact with child
• - Explain if there is something school should be
  doing
• - Who school should call if something else
  happens and
• - When the childs placement changes if the child
  was placed out of home.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CHILD ABUSE
INVESTIGATION(CONT)

• Division of Family Services will respond as
  follows for reports initiated by other
  sources
• Decide whether or not to initiate the
  investigation at the school
• Attempt to contact the school about the expected
  response time
• Report to the main office and provide ID if a
  school response is warranted
• May request that the school nurse assist with the
  physical assessment of the child, but will not
  request the nurse to complete the physical
  assessment prior to the DFS response and
• Wellness Center reports will be handled as
  external reports, but the school may be contacted
  to obtain information.

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSETO REPORTS

• DFS and/or law enforcement will conduct an
  investigation for any report that involves an
  offense against a child.
• The Department of Justice (DOJ) will decide if
  there is enough evidence to prosecute criminally
  or civilly.
• Whenever appropriate, cases will also be referred
  to the Childrens Advocacy Center (CAC) for a
  forensic interview, medical exam and/or mental
  health screening.

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HOW CAN INFORMATION BE SHARED?

• In general, DFS will share information only when
  there is a signed release of information
  (informed, time limited consent).
• DFS, law enforcement, the CAC, and the DOJ
  exchange information on families and children
  when this information is needed to assist an
  investigation involving a shared client.

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CASE COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION SHARING

• For Active DFS Investigations
• Verbal or written consent of a parent/legal
  guardian or relative caregiver is not required
  for DFS to investigate allegations of abuse,
  neglect or dependency or to interview a child.
• Information sharing is encouraged once the
  investigation has begun.
• No identified DFS caseworker ? Contact the Report
  Line and leave name and number
• Identified DFS caseworker ? Contact the
  caseworker directly

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CASE COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION SHARING (CONT)

• For Active DFS Treatment Cases
• Information can be exchanged with a consent.
• No identified DFS caseworker ? Contact the Report
  Line and leave name and number
• Identified DFS caseworker ? Contact the
  caseworker directly
• DFS caseworker will contact the school
  periodically to assess the childs educational
  status
• For more information about the DFS
  Investigation and Treatment process, please
  review the DFS Primer http//kids.delaware.gov/p
  dfs/DFSPrimer.pdf

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CONFIDENTIALITY

• DSCYF and each LEA/Charter School will comply
  with the relevant laws and regulations that
  govern confidentiality.
• DSCYF and each LEA/Charter School will provide
  information to each other which is not
  specifically protected in order to ensure the
  successful support of children and families.
• DSCYF and each LEA/Charter School will make
  concerted efforts to ensure that
  parents/guardians understand the importance of
  sharing information for the success of their
  child.
• Laws related to Confidentiality
• Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment ACT (CAPTA)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  (FERPA).
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
  Act (HIPAA)

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A STUDENT ENTERS FOSTER CARE?
In Delaware, all children in foster care are
eligible for the protections and provisions under
the McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Act .
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MCKINNEY-VENTO PROTECTIONS

• Local Education Agencies/Charter Schools shall
• Ensure that children in foster care placement are
  provided the benefits of the McKinney-Vento Act
  for homeless children.
• Provide transportation to the foster childs
  school of origin when in the childs best
  interest.
• Use the Determining Feasibility of School
• Placement Form

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MCKINNEY-VENTO PROTECTIONS(CONT)

• Department of Services for Children, Youth, and
  Their
• Families (DSCYF) shall
• Enroll a child in foster care in school
  immediately after a decision in a Best Interest
  Meeting.
• Request a meeting with the school when there is a
  change in foster care placement.
• Provide/arrange transportation until LEA
  transportation to school of origin is
  established.
• Provide necessary information and documents.
• Request an Educational Surrogate Parent if
  appropriate.
• Attend an end of year Best Interest Meeting in
  May/June.

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MCKINNEY-VENTO PROTECTIONS (CONT)

• Local Education Agencies/Charter Schools shall
• Enroll a child in foster care in the new school
  within 2 school days of referral (after a Best
  Interest Meeting) even if DSCYF is unable to
  produce records.
• Transfer of records promptly.
• Ensure that sending school fully transfers
  credits, including partial credits.

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MCKINNEY-VENTO PROTECTIONS (CONT)

• Local Education Agencies/Charter Schools shall
• Accept DSCYF letterhead as proof of residency.
• Accept registration materials from DSCYF case
  workers via fax or electronically and schedule a
  meeting or teleconference with DSCYF.
• Host meetings with necessary parties as needed.
• Host the Best Interest Meeting in May/June.

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WHAT IF A STUDENT TRANSITIONS TO A DSCYF SCHOOL
PROGRAM?
DOE and DSCYF have developed a protocol to
ensure that children successfully transition
to/from DSCYF school programs including licensed
or contracted providers..
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TRANSITION TO/FROM DSCYF TO LEAS AND CHARTER
SCHOOLS

• The protocol establishes the following
• Specific timeframes for meetings
• Purposes of each meeting
• Necessary participants
• Actions to be taken
• Information to be shared
• Protocol for Transition to/from DSCYF
  Programs to LEA or Charter
  Schools

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TRANSITION TO/FROM DSCYF TO LEAS AND CHARTER
SCHOOLS (CONT)

• Four timeframes for Transition Meetings are
  identified
• Before Admission to DSCYF School Programs
• Consents signed
• School information shared ASAP, but no later than
  3 school days
• Notify District of Admission Date into program
  and date of initial meeting
• Initial Educational Planning Meeting
• No later than 30 days after admission
• Submit Completed Educational Intake/Update
  (EIU) Form and educational records
• Schedule future Educational Planning Review
  Meetings

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TRANSITION TO/FROM DSCYF TO LEAS AND CHARTER
SCHOOLS (CONT)

• - Educational Planning Reviews
• DSCYF notifies school representative of dates
• Update EIU for each review
• Include face to face contacts with school
  representative
• Approximate discharge projections conveyed to
  school personnel
• Discharge Planning from DSCYF School Programs
• No less than 2 weeks before discharge
• Identify services that need to be provided by
  receiving school as soon as possible
• Evaluate for special education services, or IEP
  needs to be changed

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WHAT HAPPENS IF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE TWO
DEPARTMENTS CANNOT AGREE?

• All attempts should be made to resolve disputes
  at the LEA/Charter School level with the District
  Liaison and appropriate DSCYF liaison.
• When disputes cannot be resolved, they shall be
  referred, in writing, to the Secretary of
  Education who may appoint a designee and the
  appropriate DSCYF Administrator as follows
• DPBHS Director of Clinical Services
• DFS Administrator of the Office of Childrens
  Services
• DYRS DMSS Supervisor of Educational Services

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CHILD WELFARE TRAININGS AND RESOURCES

• Guidelines for Responding to Teen Dating and
  Sexual Violence in
  Delaware Schools
• To obtain a copy of the guidelines
  courts.delaware.gov/childadvocate/cpac_teenreporti
  ng.stm
• For more information, please contact the Domestic
  Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) at
  302-255-0405.
• Darkness to Lights Stewards of Children
• For more information www.stewardsofchildrendelawa
  re.org
• Onsite Training Please contact Nikki Mowbray by
  email at mowbray_at_ymcade.org or call 302-
  472-YMCA ext. 25.
• Online Training Available at darkness2light.org.
• School-Based Personal Safety Programs for
  Children
• For more information www.pcadelaware.org/programs
  /
• Onsite Training Please contact Prevent Child
  Abuse Delaware at
• 302-425-7490.

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