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Notes
Case Summary: Include the following information to summarize the case
  • The start of the period under review, case type
  • The date the child came into care and the date the case closed (when applicable)
  • Reason for case opening/removal, such as physical abuse, general neglect, etc.
  • Permanency goals in place under the PUR (include dates necessary, i.e. date a goal changed, date of TPR, date a child returned home, etc.)
  • Family constellation: identify target child (if applicable) by age/DOB, age/DOB & number of siblings along with where they are now, who lived in the home at time of removal, and other pertinent family members for this child. Include whether parents live in or out of the home with the child. Paramours and other adults that have any continuous contact or caretaking role with children are identified and described. Include any relevant information about target child or family members (i.e. developmental delays, medical conditions, etc.)
  • Number of placements for out of home cases, dates in the placements
  • Explain why participants were not interviewed, including whether an inquiry was submitted to CDSS and the outcome of that
  • Total number of social workers assigned with dates of assignments
  • Any other information that is background info that is needed throughout the case (i.e. unusual circumstances, parent whereabouts, safety threats, etc.)

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PUR start date / Case start date / Case end date / Notes
REPORTS TABLE
Report Date / Name of Child / Allegation / Priority Level, If Applicable / Assessment or Investigation / Date Assigned for an Investigation or Assessment / Date Investigation or Assessment Initiated / Date of Face-to-Face Contact with Child / Relationship of Alleged Perpetrator to Child / Disposition
COURT DATES (relevant court dates during PUR)
Date
Type
Notes
PERMANENCY GOAL TABLE
Permanency Goal / Date Established / Time in Foster Care Before Goal Established / Date Goal Changed / Reason for Goal Change

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OUT-OF-HOME CASE RELATED INFO – RELATED TO OSRI TOPICS/ITEMS

Key info / Gathered from? / NOTES (that can be copied into OSRI)
Item 1. Timelines of initiating Investigations of reports of child maltreatment
Item 2. Services to Family to Protect Child(ren) in the home and prevent removal or reentry into foster care
Item 3. Risk and Safety Assessment and management
Item 4. Stability of foster care placement
Item 5. Permanency goal for child
Item 6. Achieving Reunification, Guardianship, Adoption, or other PPLA
Item 7. Placement with Siblings
Item 8. Visiting with Parents and Siblings in foster care
Item 9. Preserving connections
Item 10. Relative Placement
Item 11. Relationship of Child in Care with Parents
Item 12. Needs and Services of Child, Parents, and Foster Parents
Item 13. Child and Family Involvement in Case Planning
Item 14. Caseworker visits with child
Item 15. Caseworker visits with parents
Item 16. Educational needs of the child
Item 17. Physical Health of the child
Item 18. Mental/Behavioral health of the child