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0050-503.65,
Child Protection Hotline (CPH) Referrals Regarding Children in Surrounding Counties
This policy guide provides guidelines for responding to cross-jurisdictional referrals for children in Los Angeles and neighboring counties.
Issued/Last revised 6/12/2020
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0070-548.08,
Nonminor Dependent Safety Assessment
This policy provides a CSW with guidelines for assuring that a NMD is supported in a safe and stable environment and that their quality of life needs are being addressed through direct observation during the NMD safety assessment.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0070-524.10,
Assessment of Failure to Thrive
This Policy Guide provides staff with both an overview of how CSWs are to assess Failure to Thrive and the follow up actions when there is suspicion that a child is failing to thrive.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0070-548.26,
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment
This procedural guide provides information, and guidance, on the implementation and use of the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment tool.
Issued/Last revised 11/26/2024
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0070-501.10,
Communication Needs of Non-English Speaking Clients
This policy guide reviews the requirements and responsibilities of providing effective bilingual and interpretive services to serve the needs of the non-English speaking population.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0070-548.25,
Structured Decision Making (SDM) Safety Plans
This policy guide provides guidelines for the development, approval, and monitoring of Structured Decision Making (SDM) Safety Plans.
Issued/Last revised 8/30/2024
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1200-500.30,
DCFS Countywide Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
This policy guide outlines the DCFS Countywide Drug and Alcohol Testing Program (Testing Program) and provides instruction on drug and alcohol testing for participants.
Issued/Last revised 2/3/2025
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0080-506.16,
Selecting and/or Arranging for Appropriate Services for Incarcerated, Institutionalized, Detained or Deported Parents
This policy guide specifies the requirements and procedures for family reunification services for parents who are incarcerated, institutionalized, detained, or deported.
Issued/Last revised 1/13/2025
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0080-505.10,
Transitional Independent Living Planning
This policy guide provides information on Transitional Independent Living Planning, including instruction on how to complete a Transitional Independent Living Plan & Agreement (TILP).
Issued/Last revised 9/26/2025
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0080-505.11,
Independent Living Program
This policy guide provides information regarding the Independent Living Program (ILP). This policy works in conjunction with procedural guides 0080-505.10, Transitional Independent Living Planning and 0100-535.60, Youth Development: The 6-Month Transition Plan, the 90-Day Transition Planning Conference, and Transitioning to Independence.
Issued/Last revised 9/26/2025
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0100-570.05,
Quality of Life in Out-of-Home Care
This policy provides an overview of a caregiver`s responsibilities when caring for a child in out-of-home care, the use of reasonable and prudent parent standard, and reporting quality of life issues.
Issued/Last revised 7/30/2025
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0100-570.10,
Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) - Foster Family Agency (FFA)
This procedural guide provides information regarding the Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) program for Foster Family Agency (ISFC-FFA). This policy describes the program, eligibility criteria, and the referral process.
Issued/Last revised 10/8/2026
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0100-520.35,
Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment (Kin-GAP) Program
This policy guide provides guidelines around the Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment (Kin-GAP) Program, including eligibility requirements, rates and benefits information.
Issued/Last revised 7/29/2025
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0100-520.70,
Exemptions for Criminal History Records
This policy reviews the process for granting exemptions to applicants, including relatives, nonrelative extended family members (NREFM), and individuals living or regularly present in the home.
Issued/Last revised 4/5/2023
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0100-502.50,
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
This policy guide provides information and guidance on the implementation of the Family Urgent Response System (FURS).
Issued/Last revised 12/28/2023
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0100-510.17,
Placing a Child in Out-of-Home Care
This policy provides staff with an overview of how to prepare for the transition of a child into or out of an out-of-home placement.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0100-510.61,
Placement Responsibilities
This policy guide provides instructions for CSWs when placing or replacing a child/nonminor dependent (NMD) in out-of-home care (OHC). This includes placing a child/NMD after Court terminates jurisdiction.
Issued/Last revised 5/27/2025
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0100-560.40,
Supervised Independent Living Placement
This policy provides guidance on when to use a Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) for nonminor dependents and explains the approval process for a SILP.
Issued/Last revised 10/27/2022
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0100-510.21,
Voluntary Placement
This policy guide details the proper use of Voluntary Placement Services, which seek to promote child safety without court involvement.
Issued/Last revised 2/20/2024
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0200-506.10,
Applicant Assessments for the Adoption of Children
This policy guide provides guidance on the adoption process including information to be provided to applicants, and information and guidance on conducting full, abbreviated, and updated adoption assessments.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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