| When to
File Status Reports |
Status
reports shall be filed with the court in the following
circumstances:
-
whenever
there has been a change in the circumstances of the case
-
along
with all motions requesting a change in disposition
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when
requesting a finding that no further reunification efforts be made, or
-
at
any other time requested by the court.
In
some courts, the Department is expected to file a status report before
each in-court proceeding. Reports
shall be filed in court at least three (3) business days prior to the
hearing. |
| Contents
of the Status Report |
The
status report should be informative, concise, and to the point.
The first paragraph should be a brief overview of the case until
the most recent status report or court action.
The
second section should contain a description of all new circumstances
involving the parents and children, as well as a clear statement regarding
any changes or orders requested by the Department.
The final section should list the Department’s recommendations.
The
Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor and the Program Supervisor shall
sign the status report. |
