Child Abuse and Neglect Reports 622-05-35

(Revised 4/1/24 ML #3803)

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To report child abuse and neglect: Contact the ND Department of Health and Human Services CPS Intake at 1-833-958-3500

 

No household member, except a child in foster care, may have been the subject of a child abuse or neglect assessment where a confirmed decision was made or impending danger was identified unless the CFS Licensing Unit, after making appropriate consultation with child protective services, approves the issuance or continuance of a license, certification or Tribal Affidavit approval; and

1. The household member has followed the recommendations from the child protection assessment, and
2. The household member can demonstrate adequate protective capacities and/or the elimination of an underlying basis precipitating the confirmed decision.

If a foster care provider or a member of the household is suspected of abuse or neglect (SFN 960), the concerns will be assessed by a child protective services (CPS) worker or law enforcement. CPS will notify the CFS Licensing Unit of the report and will collaborate to accommodate a joint assessment of safety in the foster home. ND CPS Policy 640-05-30-01 describes in detail what to expect in the event a report of suspected child abuse or neglect is filed against the foster care provider or a household member. Throughout the assessment, if the agency determines that the child in foster care is at risk of harm, the agency will take steps to protect the child, which may include removing the child from the current home.

Highlights:

• If there is reason to believe, after interviews and collection of facts, that impending dangers exist in the home, the CFS Licensing Unit will determine if children in foster care are able to be placed or remain in the foster home.
• If it is determined that children cannot remain placed in the home, the CFS Licensing Unit will request more information to determine if licensing can continue.
• If it is determined the report does not rise to child abuse and neglect and is administratively assessed by CPS, the CFS Licensing Unit will determine if there is a licensing violation or concern that will need to be managed by the Licensing Specialist.
• If a confirmed decision is made, by law, the license to provide foster care for children will need to be revoked.