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Handbook Revision, July 3, 2017
This revision of the Statewide Intake Policy and Procedures Handbook was published on July 3, 2017. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Explanation of Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCCs) (PATS 10122)
The chart below is revised to correct the omission of out-of-state incidents in two circumstances. This other sections are revised to explain what SSCCs are and how to handle IMPACT documentation when the CPA contracts with an SSCC. See:
4511 CPS Out-of-State Chart
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5410 Residential Child Care Operations That Are Regulated by RCCL
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5461.1 Determining the Correct Resource Facility Name for Foster Homes