2.2.6.2 Case Decision
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2.2.6.2 Case Decision

(Revision. 3/15/02)

Authority:Authority:

AS 47.10.030 Summons and Custody of Minor,

AS 47.17.025 Duties of Public Authorities

Policy:

  1. After completing the assessment of protective capacities, needs, and future risk of abuse and neglect for substantiated or unconfirmed cases, the Protective Services Specialist (PSS) will decide whether to open an ongoing case or close the case. The following two primary criteria are used to structure the transfer or close decision:

    1. the ability of protective capacities to address needs; and

    2. the family’s risk level.