Statewide Intake
Handbook Revision, June 2015
This revision of the Statewide Intake Policy and Procedures Handbook was published on June 1, 2015. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Identification of a Principal in a CPS Intake
Save and Submit for Approval (PATS 8132)
The purpose of this revision is to remove outdated procedures in section 3433 Save and Submit for Approval.
See:
3433 Save and Submit for Approval
Locating Information (PATS 7902)
Adding that contact information on the AP and other principals is a viable source for locating a family when an investigation is warranted.
See:
3133 Locating Information Section
IMPACT Downtime section (PATS 8042)
Removal of outdated procedures and entry of new and more general statement about IMPACT downtime.
See:
3800 IMPACT Downtime
The following items have been deleted:
3810 When IMPACT Is Down but the Internet Is Accessible
3811 Entering Downtime e-Reports When IMPACT Is Back Up
3820 When IMPACT and the Internet Are Down but MS Downtime Templates Are Accessible
3821 Accessing MS Word
3822 Completing MS Word Forms
3823 Printing MS Word Forms
3824 Naming and Saving MS Word Forms
3830 When the DFPS Computer System Is Unavailable
3840 Entering MS Word or Handwritten Downtime Reports When IMPACT Is Back Up
3841 Determining Whether a Call Has Been Entered
3842 Entering Into IMPACT
3843 Documenting the Data Entry
3844 Filing the Printed Report
3850 Locating On-Call Information When IMPACT Is Down
The purpose of this revision is to update SWI Handbook Section 2200 to include explanation of HIP Project, which will be located in the newly created 2230 Project HIP (Helping through Intervention and Prevention).
See:
2230 Project HIP (Helping through Intervention and Prevention)
Identification of a Principal in a CPS Intake (PATS 8053)
The purpose of this revision is to update the language in Section 4920, as well as clarify who is a Principal in a CPS intake.
See:
4920 Person List
4921 Role of Victim/Perpetrator
4922 Person Relationship/Interest (Rel/Int)