1. (a) To ensure coordination of services for active duty service members, both on and off base, the Family Service Worker (FSW) will:

   1. (1)

      1. (A) Review the initial case connect contact to determine if Little Rock Air Force Base was notified of the active duty service member’s involvement in the Division of Children and Family Services case.
      2. (B) If the FSW determines that notifications to the Little Rock Air Force Base were not made, the FSW will contact the FAP during duty hours at 501-987-7377 and provide notification;
   2. (2) Ensure the client screen for the active duty service member contains an accurate Social Security number and that the “active duty service member” check box is checked;
   3. (3) Enter the FAP as a collateral in the open case and document all contacts with the FAP in the case contact screen;

   4. (4) Contact FAP at 501-987-7377 and coordinate the following:

      1. (A) Contact with active duty service member/family if residence is on base;
      2. (B) Determination of what, if any, services are available for the service member through the FAP; and
      3. (C) Termination of services and case closure; and

   5. (5)

      1. (A) Assist in providing case management updates for ongoing services directly provided by the division.
      2. (B) Upon request, furnish FAP with written progress reports and/or assessments to include any agreements, stipulations, or court orders for ongoing services.

2. (b) When removal of a child becomes necessary:

   1. (1) Consider that when the suspected offender is the active duty service member, the member’s military commander has the authority to order the alleged offender out of the home; and
   2. (2) Contact the Security Forces Law Enforcement desk at 501-987-3221 if there is a concern for the safety of staff members or the victim or victims.

3. (c)

   1. (1) In situations where a military order is deemed appropriate for an active duty service member to have no contact with the alleged victim, provide FAP with suggested instructions regarding authorized contact between the alleged victim or victims and the suspected active duty service member.
   2. (2) Such instructions may include guidance about phone, letter, electronic, or unsupervised/supervised face-to-face contact.

4. (d) The FSW Supervisor will:

   1. (1) Ensure referrals for active duty service members are provided to the FAP timely; and
   2. (2) Ensure open and accurate communication continues between the division and the FAP for the duration of the division involvement with the family.

Codification Notes: “FAP” means family advocacy program.