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0070-548.01, Child and Family Teams
This policy guide provides an overview of the Child and Family Team (CFT) process and provides guidelines for conducting Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs).
Issued/Last revised 3/24/2023
0070-521.11, Assessment of Medical Neglect
This policy advises CSWs on how to assess for medical neglect in order to determine what, if any, services are needed to meet the family’s and child’s protection needs.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
0300-318.05, Obtaining Restraining Orders
This is an overview of the different types of restraining orders that can be obtained through Juvenile Dependency Court, Family Law Court, Criminal Court and Civil Court.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
0050-502.10, Child Protection Hotline
This policy guide outlines the steps to take when a call is received at the Child Protection Hotline.
Issued/Last revised 2/22/2023
0070-537.10, Assessment of Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
This policy guide provides guidance on how to assess allegations of domestic violence(DV)/intimate partner violence (IPV) and provides instructions on observing, gathering, and assessing evidence during the course of the emergency response investigation.
Issued/Last revised 11/7/2022
0500-501.20, Release of Confidential DCFS Case Record Information
This policy addresses the appropriateness of release of confidential DCFS case record information and how to provide the information to the requestor. 
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
0300-506.05, Communication with Attorneys, County Counsel, and Non-DCFS Staff
This policy guide details how to communicate with attorneys, County Counsel and other non-DCFS staff. For information specific to responding to writ petitions and appeals, refer to Communications with County Counsel Regarding a Writ Petition or Appeal.
Issued/Last revised 8/3/2018
0600-501.09, Consent for Mental Health and/or Developmental Assessments and Services
This policy guide provides information on obtaining consent for mental health and/or developmental (Regional Center) assessments and services, including steps to take when consent is declined or unavailable, and steps to take when a child/youth refuses services.
Issued/Last revised 5/12/2015
0500-501.35, Responding to Subpoenas
This policy guide provides information surrounding the receipt of a subpoena or a subpoena deuces tecum, including guidelines on who to inform when a subpoena is received, and what procedures to follow when called to appear and testify in court.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
0070-548.13, Investigating Referrals Pursuant to Family Code Section 3027, Probate Code 1513(b), or Welfare and Institutions Code 329
This policy guide provides an overview of the referral process, investigation, and court report writing requirements for referrals generated under Family Code Section 3027, Probate Code Section 1513(b), or Welfare and Institutions Code 329.
Issued/Last revised 1/3/2023
0300-503.17, Writing the WIC 366.31 Status Review Hearing Report for Nonminor Dependents
This policy guide provides information and instructions on completing the WIC Section 366.31 Status Review Hearing Report for Nonminor Dependents (NMDs).
Issued/Last revised 7/27/2017