OAR 413-015-0445
Make Child Safety Decision and Determine Whether to Open a Case

(1)

After all the necessary information is gathered for the CPS assessment and the disposition has been determined, the CPS worker must determine if the child is safe or unsafe at the conclusion of the CPS assessment. To make a child safety decision at the conclusion of a CPS assessment, the CPS worker must again determine if an impending danger safety threat is present as outlined in OAR 413-015-0425 (Determine if there is a Present Danger Safety Threat or Impending Danger Safety Threat).

(2)

When at the conclusion of the CPS assessment the CPS worker determines one or more impending danger safety threats are present, including a previously identified threat that has not been eliminated, the CPS worker must conclude the child is unsafe. When the CPS worker concludes the child is unsafe at the conclusion of the CPS assessment, the CPS worker must:

(a)

Determine how the impending danger safety threat is occurring to support the development of an ongoing safety plan as outlined in OAR 413-015-0428 (Identify How the Impending Danger Safety Threat is Occurring);

(b)

Develop an ongoing safety plan as outlined in OAR 413-015-0450 (Develop an Ongoing Safety Plan);

(c)

Complete the CPS assessment; and

(d)

Open a case.

(3)

When at the conclusion of the CPS assessment the CPS worker determines no impending danger safety threats are present and any threat identified previously has been eliminated, the CPS worker must conclude the child is safe. When the CPS worker concludes the child is safe at the conclusion of the CPS assessment, the CPS worker must comply with all of the following subsections:

(a)

Dismiss the protective action plan or initial safety plan if one is in place.

(b)

Determine if the family has moderate to high needs unless completing a CPS assessment involving a home certified by Child Welfare.

(A)

If the family does not have moderate to high needs the CPS worker must complete and close the CPS assessment.

(B)

If the family does have moderate to high needs the CPS worker must:
(i)
Offer the family referrals to relevant services as available; and
(ii)
If the family accepts the offer for referrals to services, the CPS worker must refer the family to relevant services as available.

(c)

Complete the CPS assessment.

(d)

Close the CPS assessment without opening a case.

(4)

Documentation of the Child Safety Decision. The CPS worker must document in the Child Welfare electronic information system the child safety decision including all of the following subsections as applicable:

(a)

If the child is safe and the assessment will be closed or the child is unsafe and the case will be opened.

(b)

If the child is safe:

(A)

Whether the family was identified as having moderate to high needs; and

(B)

If applicable, whether the family accepted the offer for service referrals.
(c) The basis for the determination in subsection (a) of this section.

Source: Rule 413-015-0445 — Make Child Safety Decision and Determine Whether to Open a Case, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=413-015-0445.

413‑015‑0100
Child Protective Service Authority and Responsibility 413‑015‑0105
Purpose of Child Protective Services 413‑015‑0115
Definitions 413‑015‑0125
CPS Responsibility Ends 413‑015‑0200
Purpose of Screening Rules 413‑015‑0205
Information Received 413‑015‑0210
Documentation Requirements 413‑015‑0211
Report of Abuse 413‑015‑0212
Additional Screening Requirements 413‑015‑0213
Request for Family Support Services 413‑015‑0214
Notifications Closed at Screening 413‑015‑0215
Information the OTIS is Responsible for Screening 413‑015‑0220
Case Management Related Information 413‑015‑0225
Information or Referral 413‑015‑0230
Emergency Action 413‑015‑0300
Cross Reporting Defined 413‑015‑0302
Purpose of Cross Reporting 413‑015‑0305
Cross Reporting Requirements 413‑015‑0310
Child Welfare Documentation and Verification Requirements 413‑015‑0400
Purpose and Overview of the CPS Assessment Rules 413‑015‑0403
Assignment of CPS Assessment 413‑015‑0404
Receipt of New Information on an Open CPS Assessment 413‑015‑0405
CPS Assessment Response Timelines 413‑015‑0409
Exception to Completing a CPS Assessment or CPS Assessment Activities 413‑015‑0415
CPS Assessment Activities 413‑015‑0420
Make Initial Contact 413‑015‑0422
Gather Safety Related Information through Interview and Observation 413‑015‑0425
Determine if there is a Present Danger Safety Threat or Impending Danger Safety Threat 413‑015‑0428
Identify How the Impending Danger Safety Threat is Occurring 413‑015‑0432
Develop Safety Plans 413‑015‑0435
Develop a Protective Action Plan 413‑015‑0437
Develop an Initial Safety Plan 413‑015‑0440
Determine Disposition of the CPS Assessment 413‑015‑0445
Make Child Safety Decision and Determine Whether to Open a Case 413‑015‑0450
Develop an Ongoing Safety Plan 413‑015‑0455
Protective Custody and Juvenile Court Action 413‑015‑0460
Visitation 413‑015‑0465
Required Assessments and Screenings for all Children Entering Substitute Care 413‑015‑0470
Notifications at Conclusion of CPS assessment 413‑015‑0475
CPS Assessment Documentation, Completion, and Supervisory Review Requirements 413‑015‑0480
CPS Assessment Extensions 413‑015‑0485
Confidentiality 413‑015‑0601
Purpose 413‑015‑0604
Additional Screening Activities When a Report Involves a Home Certified by Child Welfare 413‑015‑0606
Additional CPS Assessment Activities for a Report Involving a Home Certified by Child Welfare. 413‑015‑0608
Additional Activities at the Conclusion of the CPS Assessment on a Home Certified by Child Welfare 413‑015‑1005
Purpose of the CPS Assessment Dispositions 413‑015‑1010
Standard of Proof and Possible CPS Assessment Dispositions 413‑015‑1015
Making the CPS Assessment Disposition Determination 413‑015‑1100
Authority and Responsibility 413‑015‑1105
Purpose 413‑015‑1115
Requirements 413‑015‑1120
LEDS Use for Child Protective Service Purposes 413‑015‑1125
LEDS Use for Certification Purposes in Emergency Situations 413‑015‑1200
Purpose 413‑015‑1220
Assessment of an Individual’s Involvement in Safety Management 413‑015‑1230
Safety Service Provider Approval
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 413-015-0445’s source at or​.us