Child Protection Response Sample Clauses

Child Protection Response. A referral is made to the HSE social work department which indicates the possibility that a child may have been abused or neglected and that the nature of this abuse is serious. A family may also have indicated that they do not wish to accept a family assessment response (path 2). The types of referrals which will require a child protection response by the HSE include the following:  Notification of child abuse from An Garda Siochana indicating that a crime against a child has been committed and a criminal investigation has commenced;  All cases of child sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, serious physical abuse (pattern of ongoing abuse/ evidence of bruising) and chronic neglect;  Repeated referrals and history of child protection involvement with the HSE;  Family are uncooperative and have made minimal to no improvement in the care they are providing to their child(ren);  Any other referral which in the professional opinion of the Social Work Team Leader requires an investigative response. It is estimated that an investigative response would be appropriate in 10-20% of all referrals received by the HSE each year. All other accepted referrals will receive a family assessment response (path 2). (HSE, HSE: National Service Delivery Framework Design (Work In Progress): 2012. The model below illustrates the proposed National Service Delivery Framework for sharing information and agencies working collaboratively together in the best interests of child welfare and protection.

Child Protection Response. Wherever possible, Nenan social work staff will participate in the child protection response. Participation will include accompanying the MCFD social worker in making home visits, conducting interviews (while maintaining the integrity of the interview), identifying contacts and arranging family meetings. The Nenan social work staff will also provide assistance to the family in understanding the concerns, interpreting policy and legislation for intervention. In circumstances where an emergency situation or staffing levels make it impractical for Nenan staff to participate, they will be advised and updated at the earliest opportunity (for example the following business day). Prior to MCFD staff undertaking a Child Protection Response, Nenan social work staff will be requested to participate and accompany MCFD staff during the investigation and will do so wherever practicable (i.e. staffing levels permitting), or unless in case of emergency safety situations. In the latter case, Nenan social work staff will be advised of the circumstances at the earliest practicable opportunity the following business day and then participate in all ensuing case planning. Where Nenan is involved, the social work staff will contact and conduct joint child protection response where practicable based on Nenan social worker designate availability. Nenan social work staff will provide referral support to the development of the response plan including; providing advice to MCFD regarding who may be an asset and/or a resource to the response plan (e.g. Elder, extended family, community member, and service organization staff). Nenan social work staff will provide direct support in development and implementation of any immediate safety planning that allows for a least disruptive response, and will provide ongoing support as necessary. It will be understood that each party will ensure that the parents (and children over 12) have signed consents for disclosure and sharing of information between Nenan and MCFD. Contact and/or Nenan involvement will not be delayed pending the confirmation of signed consents for disclosure and information sharing between Nenan and MCFD.