Md. Code Regs. 07.02.07.15

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 07.02.07.15 - On-Site Alternative Response Assessment

A. Within 24 hours of receiving a report of suspected child abuse assigned for an alternative response, the local department shall:

(1) Initiate an on-site assessment with the alleged victim's parent or primary caregiver;

(2) Initiate an on-site assessment with the alleged victim and attempt to see the other children in the care or custody of the alleged maltreator;

(3) Determine if the health, safety, or well-being of any children are at risk;

(4) Document all visits or attempted visits; and

(5) Obtain information relating to possible appropriate resources for the family.

B. Within 5 days of receiving a report of suspected child neglect assigned for an alternative response, the local department shall follow the procedures under §A of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.07.15

Regulations .15 adopted effective October 1, 1994 (21:19 Md. R. 1630)
Regulation .15B,C amended effective November 19, 2007 (34:23 Md. R. 2025); adopted effective 44:12 Md. R. 586, eff. 6/19/2017