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| === RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL === for Child Protection in Ontario |
| Case Management Process Risk Decisions Critical Time Frames |
| eligibility assessed at the time : Initial / subsequent reports / referral / info. |
| Referral |
| Decision # 2 |
| What is the response time ? |
| Decision # 1 |
Investigation Assessment |
| Response time based on assessed danger (within 12 hrs. to 7 Days) |
| - FLOW CHART - |
| This Flow Chart... of the Risk Assessment Model is only meant as a visual aid and is not meant to imply that the process of, " Child Protection Decision ", is linear. In fact, many decision overlap, on a number of levels, in a variety of aspects - and - often occur coincidentally - and/or - simultaneously |
| Decision # 3 |
| Is the child safe Now ? |
| Safety assessed at Initial Contact with child |
| Decision # 4 |
| Are child protection concerns verified ? |
| Determined within 30 days or by exception within 60 days |
| Decision # 5 |
| Is the child in need of protection ? |
| Decision # 6 |
| Is the child at risk of future abuse/neglect ? |
| Decision # 7 |
| What other assessment issues must be considered to inform the plan of service ? |
| Decision # 8 |
| What is the plan of service for the child - and - family ? |
| Decision # 9 |
| Does the case still meet eligibility requirements for child protection services ? |
| Decision # 10 |
| Have assessments changed ? |
| Decision # 11 |
| Should plan of services be modified ? |
| Service Planning |
| Reviews of Assessments and Plans |
| Within 30 days |
| Within 60 days |
| Review quarterly and if not eligible, closed or reclassified in 30 days |
| Minimally every 6 months - and - in response to critical case events |
| SUMMARY : |
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| From the Chart... you can plainly see, the overwhelming potential, for long term involvement, of Child Protection Services, even though they will tell you their goal is mainly short term involvement only Therefore, unless you are most comfortable having everyone, in your family governed by social workers from Child Protection Services, on a long term basis, one would be advised to avoid total co-operation. |
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| Does case meet eligibility requirements for Child Welfare Services ? |
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