DCS Policy Preview
Department of Children’s Services' revised/new policies and procedures will be placed on this web site for PREVIEW for 14 days (or less depending on nature of revisions) for an additional review by staff and other entities prior to implementation. Revised policies will be “marked up” to review detailed revisions.
DELETED information will be displayed as a “strikethrough” and highlighted (e.g., strikethrough); NEW information will be represented in RED. New policies will not contain revision marks.
Directions for submitting comments/suggestions
- Submit your comments/suggestions through this survey link.
- Ensure you provide your name and a contact telephone number.
- Identify the policy by number, title, and procedural sections you are submitting comments/suggestions about.
Disclaimer: If your name and contact information are not supplied, your comments and/or suggestions may not be subject to review and consideration.
Policies for Preview
- 4.4 Performance and Case Supervision Practice Guidelines and Criteria
- Work Aid 1 CPS Categories and Definitions of Abuse Neglect
- Case Process Review Manual
- Clients Rights Handbook
- Diligent Search Manual
- Protocol for DCS Case Managers to Distribute or Observe Self-Administration of Medication for Custodial Youth
- Protocol for Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (PPLA)
- Protocol for Special Investigations Unit
- 14.6 Child Protective Services Case Tasks and Responsibilities
- 14.10 Special Investigations Unit Child Protective Services Investigations
- 16.31 Permanency Planning for Children Youth in DCS Custody
- 31.9 Conducting Diligent Searches
This Page Last Updated: January 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM