RE: What "caretaker" means in CPS practice

["PFONNER, LINDA" <14D691@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

re Dr. Graham's question:

Here in New York State, neither "caretaker" nor "caregiver" is used in
official documentation.  The report comes in labeling the adults "alleged
subject" or "other family member" and if the report is indicated, the
persons who are found to have maltreated the children are "confirmed
subjects."  In order to be a subject, a person must qualify as a
"responsible adult."

Both "caretaker" and "caregiver" are too vague to be of any real use.

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Linda R. Pfonner
Child Protective Services
478 Main Street, Suite 321
716-858-8803
14D691@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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