Note first court date; sample court reports and guidance are here
Upon Case Assignment: Case Review
Read case file
Make a note of important names and numbers
Review court documents, including any complaints.
Ask for copies of any reports.
Collect history:
Documents, dates, relevant information
Placements (when, where)
Family history
Review dental, medical & mental health history
(refer to checklists)
At About 1 Week
Call the HCJFS caseworker
Call the caregiver
Set a time to visit the child within 7-10 days (remember, you’ll want to see their room)
Obtain any missing information from above.
By About 2 Weeks
Call the school
Obtain reports & records
Call medical provider(s)
Obtain reports & records
Call mental health provider(s)
Obtain reports & records
Ongoing
Use the checklists on this site to track information. You will want to access:
Case Information Guide
Mental Health Checklist
Medical Checklist
Investigation Checklist (note there are 3 versions)
Custody Investigation Checklist
Dependency Investigation Checklist
Unaccompanied Minor Investigation Checklist
Education Guide
Home Visit Checklist
Caregiver Conversation Guide
Current Medication List
updated 11.28.17