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Policy
Manual
CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS
34-7
Response Letter to Mandated
Reporters
| Policy |
The Department shall provide mandated reporters
with information regarding the acceptance and outcome of reports made by them in behalf of
children and families. Cross-Reference: For a list of mandated
reporters and the legal requirements regarding reporting,
see 33-3, "Summary of Legal Requirements Concerning Child Abuse and
Neglect." |
| Response Letter to Mandated Reporters |
The table below presents the procedures for
sending a DCF-2122, "Response Letter to Mandated Reporters." The letter must
be sent twice:
- at the time of report acceptance
- at the conclusion of the investigation.
| Person Responsible |
Action |
| Hotline Worker |
- Complete Sections (1), as needed; (2), and (7).
- Submit the letter to the supervisor for approval.
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| Hotline Supervisor |
- Approve and sign the letter.
- Ensure that the letter is sent to the mandated reporter immediately at the time of
report acceptance.
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| Investigator |
- Complete Sections (3) - (6), as appropriate.
- Submit the letter to the supervisor for approval.
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| Investigation Supervisor |
- Approve and sign the letter.
- Ensure that the letter is sent to the mandated reporter within ten (10) working days of
the completion of the investigation.
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Connecticut Department
of Children and Families
Effective Date: October 1, 1996 (Revised)
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