CPS System Flowchart

Review the picture above to review the life of a report.

Refer to the flowchart in the Participant Handouts.

• A call is received at the SCR.

• The report is registered or not registered.

• If it is not registered, there may be a possible Law Enforcement Referral (LER).

• The registered report is transmitted to the local CPS agency.

• The report is investigated and a safety assessment is performed by the local CPS.

• Ongoing assessment of the child occurs.

• The report is either “indicated” or “unfounded.” If the report is unfounded, then it is sealed. Legally sealed unfounded reports are expunged ten years after the receipt of the report.

• If it is indicated, a determination is made about whether continued services are needed.

• In some cases, unfounded cases may be referred for community services.

• If services are needed, a service plan is developed and there is continued monitoring of the needed services being provided.

• If services are no longer needed, the case is closed.