1. (a) When a parent or custodian is arrested and can no longer care for his or her child, law enforcement often contacts the Division of Children and Family Services.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The division response depends upon whether the arrest of the parent or custodian is related to a child maltreatment or nonchild maltreatment offense, if, based on the safety assessment, the parent or custodian presents an immediate danger to the health or physical well-being of the child, and other factors assessed by the division.
   2. (2) Staff will consult with their supervisor or designee and the Office of Chief Counsel, if necessary, regarding the appropriate response and subsequent actions.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "02/2025"