(a) Records for reports that are accepted for general protective services shall be maintained under § 3130.43 (relating to family case records). In addition to the information required by § 3130.43, the records shall contain the following information:
- (1) The nature of each report for general protective services.
- (2) The date and source of the report.
- (3) The names and addresses of the persons interviewed in conducting the assessment of each report.
- (4) The services provided by the county agency during the assessment of the report.
- (5) How the level of services provided are consistent with the level of risk to the child.
(b) Records for reports that are not accepted for service shall be maintained for 5 years following the receipt of the latest report alleging the need for general protective services. The following information shall be maintained:
- (1) The name and address of the children.
- (2) The names and addresses of the parents.
- (3) The names and addresses of the primary persons who are responsible for the care of the child.
- (4) The allegations of the need for general protective services.
- (5) The date and source of the report.
- (6) The names and addresses of the persons interviewed in conducting the assessment.
- (7) The services provided by the county agency during the assessment.
- (8) Referral to other community agencies.
- (9) A summary of the assessment and reasons for not accepting the family for general protective services.
Source
The provisions of this § 3490.236 adopted July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3513.