Risk Assessment Factors: The CPS/CAS worker's knowledge, of factors, which most strongly correlate with future abuse / neglect, of a child, are important considerations, in the decision about whether or not a child is determined to be in need of protection (in the context of this risk decision point -and- throughout the life, of the case, the worker can consider the risk assessment factors without actually completing the Risk Assessment Form , unless the "Form" is specifically required by the revised, Risk Assessment Model , for Child Protection in Ontario).
The CPS/CAS worker begins to gather information, related to the assessment, of the risk of future abuse and/or neglect of the child, from the time, the initial referral, report, information, is received. During the investigation, of the specific, protection concerns - or - allegations, the worker gathers thorough information, related to risk factors, to inform the determination, about whether the child is in need of protection.
The child(ren) and the family's special needs or ethno-cultural identity: CPS/CAS workers should consider consulting with persons knowledgeable about the needs of the child(ren) / family
(e.g: band representative, elder, family services worker, staff who work with exceptional children multicultural community workers, etc.)
Consultations... with specialists, in fields of, social work, medicine, law, psychiatry, psychology - and - education, should be considered, as circumstances require. The CPS/CAS Review Team may also be used, as an appropriate resource. |
