Response

The DCF Response Worker will:

• Determine if child can safely remain in the home, considering child vulnerabilities and danger indicators.
• Conduct the response, i.e., contact the reporter and the parent/ caregiver, may request police accompaniment, establish the safety and well-being of reported and non-reported child(ren) in the home through visits/interviews, visit the home and determine action when access is prevented; conduct collateral contacts, seek clinical consultation (as needed), conduct identity queries (if needed) and CORI and SORI checks (including a national criminal history check) if not completed during screening, request local law enforcement response information, search online and social media information sources, and interview the person(s) alleged responsible.
• Assess parental/caregiver capacities to safely parent using the Protective Factors Framework.
• Determine risk to the children, using DCF’s designated tool.
• Determine response outcome and notify family and Mandated Reporter.