Every investigation of child abuse or neglect shall include a collateral contact with the   child(ren)’s health care provider.

Referrals to Birth to Three

The investigator shall make contact with the child(ren)’s health care provider using the DCF-2147, and ascertain if a child under the age of three (3) is in need of a developmental evaluation by the State Birth-to-Three program. 

In cases where abuse or neglect has been substantiated and the child(ren)’s health care provider indicates “Yes”, the child shall be referred to Birth-to-Three.

In cases where there is no health care provider known, the child shall be referred to     Birth-to-Three.   

In the event that the health care provider does not return the DCF-2147, it is the responsibility of the investigator to make additional attempts to obtain the information, including through phone calls, up to the point of the disposition of the investigation.

In the event that the case is transferred to ongoing services, the ongoing services worker is responsible for making additional reasonable attempts to obtain medical information necessary for a comprehensive assessment of the child for the purposes of treatment planning. 

 Legal Reference: Part C, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 106(b)(2)(A))(xxi)