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HOW TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN
DELAWARE
W i t h a n O ve r v i e w o f t h e M e m o r a n d u m o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g
Between the Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of
S e r v i c e s f o r C h i l d r e n , Yo u t h a n d T h e i r F a m i l i e s ( D S C Y F )
D E V E L O P E D B Y T H E C H I L D P R O T E C T I O N A C C O U N TA B I L I T Y C O M M I S S I O N ( C PA C )
S c h o o l Tr a i n i n g - A u g u s t 2 0 1 2
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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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
Health’s website:
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/chca/dphahsab01.html
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RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED
WITH ABUSE AND NEGLECT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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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.
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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.)
E N DA N G E R I N G T H E W E L FA R E O F A C H I L D
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 caregiver’s 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 Program
New Castle County (Bilingual): 302-762-6110
 SAFE Program at People's Place
Kent and Sussex Counties: 302-422-8058
Northern Kent County: 302-678-3886
 Abriendo Puertas Bilingual Hotline
Sussex 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?
1 6 D e l . C. § 9 0 8 ( a ) s t a t e s t h a t
“ A nyo n e p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n g o o d f a i t h i n t h e m a k i n g o f
a report or notifying police officers pursuant to this
ch a p t e r, p e r f o r m i n g a m e d i c a l e x a m i n a t i o n w i t h o u t t h e
c o n s e n t o f t h o s e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e c a r e, c u s t o d y a n d
c o n t r o l o f a ch i l d p u r s u a n t t o § 9 0 6 ( b ) ( 5 ) o f t h i s t i t l e,
o r e xe r c i s i n g e m e r g e n c y p r o t e c t ive c u s t o d y i n
c o m p l i a n c e w i t h § 9 0 7 o f t h i s t i t l e, s h a l l h ave
i m m u n i t y f r o m a ny l i ab i l i t y, c iv i l o r c r i m i n a l , t h a t
might otherwise exist,…”
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CAN ANYTHING HAPPEN TO ME IF I
DO NOT REPORT CHILD ABUSE
AND NEGLECT?
T h e r e i s a p e n a l t y f o r n o t r e p o r t i n g.
1 6 D e l . C. § 9 1 4 . Pe n a l t y f o r v i o l a t i o n .
a)
W h o e ve r v i o l a t e s § 9 0 3 o f t h i s t i t l e s h a l l b e l i a b l e
f o r a c iv i l p e n a l t y n o t t o e xc e e d $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 f o r t h e f i r s t
v i o l a t i o n , a n d n o t t o e xc e e d $ 5 0 , 0 0 0 f o r a n y
subsequent violation.
b) In any action brought under this section, if the
c o u r t f i n d s a v i o l a t i o n , t h e c o u r t m ay awa r d c o s t s
a n d a t t o r n e y s ' f e e s.
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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 child’s 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.)
1.
2.
3.
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?
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Demographics;
Known information about the parents or siblings;
Known information about the alleged child victim’s physical health,
mental health, educational status;
Information regarding medical attention that may be needed for
injuries;
Any information you have about the way the caregiver’s behavior is
impacting the care of the child; and
Known information that could put the child’s or DFS worker’s 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.
 Delaware’s 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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CHILD ABUSE REPORT LINE (CONT’)
 Magic words are “I want to make a report.”
 If unsure, DFS needs to be the decider. It’s 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 child’s disclosure or condition.
 DFS may have information about the family you don’t 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.
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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?
Caregiver
Behavior
Impact
on Child
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GENERALIZATIONS VS. BEHAVIOR AND
IMPACT
“She is
mentally ill.”
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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 protection—and 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 Discipline’s 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
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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 school’s 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’)
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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 child’s 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
guardian’s 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 child’s 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 RESPONSE
TO 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
Children’s 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 child’s educational status
*
For more information about the DFS Investigation and
Treatment process, please review the DFS Primer:
http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/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 child’s school of
origin when in the child’s 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
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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:
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DPBHS – Director of Clinical Services
DFS – Administrator of the Office of Children’s 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_teenreporting.stm
• For more information, please contact the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
(DVCC) at 302-255-0405.
Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children
• For more information: www.stewardsofchildrendelaware.org
• Onsite Training: Please contact Nikki Mowbray by email at [email protected]
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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