Parent(s) late to pick up their children at day care or school does not constitute Short-term lateness is an issue that should be resolved between “Abandonment”. the parent(s) and the providers. Consider a referral to law enforcement. A foster parent dropping off a disruptive at a DCF or a Community Based Care office does not constitute “Abandonment”. Surrendered newborn infants as outlined under section 383.50, Florida Statutes does not constitute Surrendered newborn infants are children who are “Abandonment”. believed to be seven (7) days old or younger at the time they are left at a hospital, emergency medical services station or fire station. **If the mother gives birth in the hospital and expresses the intent to leave the newborn and not return, the Hotline counselor should refer the caller to the nearest child placement agency in that county. A in need of services” or a in need of services” as outlined in Chapter “child “family 984, F.S. does not constitute These are children for whom there is “Abandonment”. no pending child protective investigation or referral alleging the child is delinquent; or no current supervision by DCF or Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for adjudication of dependency or delinquency. The child must also be found by the court to have persistently run away, be habitually truant from school, or have persistently disobeyed the reasonable and lawful demands of the parent(s) or legal custodian(s), and to be beyond their control. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT A FINDING OF MALTREAMENT Reports obtained from law enforcement related to the incident. Interview with the person(s) caring for the in the parent’s absence. This includes information on the arrangements agreed upon between the caregiver(s) and parent(s). Documentation of the last contact the parent(s) has had with their child and the number and frequency of previous contacts. Documentation on attempts to locate the absent parent(s) both by the investigator and others in the community. Interview with the parent(s) (if able to locate) to obtain their explanation of the reported incident. Documentation from collateral contacts may include teachers, neighbors, and/or relatives. Prior history and documentation on the parent(s) related to abandonment or inappropriate supervision. ASPHYXIATION DEFINITION
Parent(s) late to pick up their children at day care or school does not constitute “Abandonment”. Short-term lateness is an issue that should be resolved between the parent(s) and the providers. Consider a referral to law enforcement. A foster parent dropping off a disruptive at a DCF or a Community Based Care office does not constitute “Abandonment”. Surrendered newborn infants as outlined under section 383.50, Florida Statutes does not constitute “Abandonment”. Surrendered newborn infants are children who are believed to be seven (7) days old or younger at the time they are left at a hospital, emergency medical services station or fire station. the mother gives birth in the hospital and expresses the intent to leave the newborn and not return, the Hotline counselor should refer the caller to the nearest child placement agency in that county. A “child in need of services” or a “family in need of services” as outlined in Chapter 984, F.S. does not constitute “Abandonment”. These are children for whom there is no pending child protective investigation or referral alleging the child is delinquent; or no current supervision by DCF or Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for adjudication of dependency or delinquency. The child must also be found by the court to have persistently run away, be habitually truant from school, or have persistently disobeyed the reasonable and lawful demands of the parent(s) or legal custodian(s), and to be beyond their control. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT A FINDING OF MALTREAMENT Reports obtained from law enforcement related to the incident. Interview with the person(s) caring for the in the parent’s absence. This includes information on the arrangements agreed upon between the caregiver(s) and parent(s). Documentation of the last contact the parent(s) has had with their child and the number and frequency of previous contacts. Documentation on attempts to locate the absent parent(s) both by the investigator and others in the community. Interview with the parent(s) (if able to locate) to obtain their explanation of the reported incident. Documentation from collateral contacts may include teachers, neighbors, and/or relatives. Prior history and documentation on the parent(s) related to abandonment or inappropriate supervision. ASPHYXIATION DEFINITION **If
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