Notification

An organization must notify the Department by close of the next business day using the Department-approved process and immediately notify the parent, guardian, or placing children's agency for the following: (4-6-23) 01. Fire. A fire that requires the services of a fire company or when children are relocated. (4-6-23) 02. Hospitalized Child. Any illness, injury, or behavioral health crisis that requires admittance to a hospital. (4-6-23) 03. Law Enforcement Authorities. When a child is detained, arrested, or charged by law enforcement authorities. (4-6-23) 04. Suicide Attempt. A child’s attempt to commit suicide that requires an external emergency response or emergency room visit. (4-6-23) 05. Missing or Runaway Child. When a child is missing or has eloped and is not within the child's supervision needs. (4-6-23) 06. Death of a Child. If sudden death, or if the death occurs because of a crime or accident, the appropriate law enforcement agency must be contacted immediately. (4-6-23)