Re: Query: Intake Alternatives for Child Protective? -Reply

["Don Burt" <dburt@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am a relatively new CPS worker in Australia and the Department of 
Family Services for which I work is currently looking at different 
intake models. Soon we will be introducing mandatory reporting in 
Canberra, Australia, and it seems we will not be gtting much extra in 
the way of resources to cover the extra load. Other states have 
experienced increases of around 25 - 35% in the number of 
notifications once mandatory reporting was introduced. This means 
that accurate and safe screening of all notifications is going to be 
critical if we are going to be able to cope with the extra workload.

I would be interested in getting information on different intake 
models and different screening tools that are currently being used. 
You can email me directly at < dburt@pcug.org.au > or develop a 
thread on this list. I am sure there are others who would be 
interested in different intake models and intake assessments.

Don Burt - Canberra, Australia.

> Michael, I am a "Regional CPS Coordinator" for Washington State.  I have
> had considerable experience as an intake supervisor and have helped to
> develop the Washington State Risk Assessment Model.  In our state,
> each local office has staff dedicated to the CPS intake function.  Each
> region also has after-hours capability, so that the public can always
> speak directly with a local intake social worker.
> 
> We use a screening tool to make the decision to accept the referral for
> investigation, or screen out as info only or 3rd party (incidents to be
> investigated only by the police).  The risk tag will determine whether the
> referral will go to an investigation unit, or be referred to community
> services.  
> 
Don Burt (Canberra, Australia)