Chapter VIII:Protective Services 1412 - CPS IN-HOME SERVICES

VII. TRANSFER OF CASES

Sometimes during the provision of CPS In-Home Services, the family will relocate to another county in the State. Whether the family informs the agency of the move or the agency discovers the fact, the agency shall request the new county of residence to provide CPS In-Home Services to the family.

The new county will be responsible for overall case management responsibilities and updating the Family Services Agreement. The original county shall provide a copy of pertinent information from the case record to the new county. The new county of residence is responsible for the provision of CPS In-Home Services as soon as the agency is aware that the family has moved into their county.

Both counties should discuss whether immediate contact should be made with the family to assure the safety of the child. Good practice dictates that, unless there is an immediate need for the child/family to be seen, the child should be seen within 72 hours of the notification to the new county that the family has relocated to their area.

In determining which county has overall case management responsibilities, please refer to Chapter V - Jurisdiction in Child Welfare.