§ 3490.236. General protective services records.

 (a)  Records for reports that are accepted for general protective services shall be maintained under §  3130.43 (relating to family case records). In addition to the information required by §  3130.43, the records shall contain the following information:

   (1)  The nature of each report for general protective services.

   (2)  The date and source of the report.

   (3)  The names and addresses of the persons interviewed in conducting the assessment of each report.

   (4)  The services provided by the county agency during the assessment of the report.

   (5)  How the level of services provided are consistent with the level of risk to the child.

 (b)  Records for reports that are not accepted for service shall be maintained for 5 years following the receipt of the latest report alleging the need for general protective services. The following information shall be maintained:

   (1)  The name and address of the children.

   (2)  The names and addresses of the parents.

   (3)  The names and addresses of the primary persons who are responsible for the care of the child.

   (4)  The allegations of the need for general protective services.

   (5)  The date and source of the report.

   (6)  The names and addresses of the persons interviewed in conducting the assessment.

   (7)  The services provided by the county agency during the assessment.

   (8)  Referral to other community agencies.

   (9)  A summary of the assessment and reasons for not accepting the family for general protective services.

Source

   The provisions of this §  3490.236 adopted July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3513.

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