Disposition Of Child Protection Reports

Within five (5) days following completion of safety assessments, the department will determine whether the reports are substantiated or unsubstantiated. All persons who are identified as a caretaker will be notified of the disposition of the assessment as it pertains to them. (7-1-25) 01. Substantiated. Child abuse, neglect, or abandonment reports are substantiated by one (1) or more IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.06.01 Department of Health and Welfare Child and Family Services Section 561 Page 25 of the following: (3-15-22) a. Witnessed by a family services worker, as defined in Section 011 of these rules; (3-15-22) b. A court determines, in an adjudicatory hearing, that a child comes within the jurisdiction of Title 16, Chapter 16, Idaho Code; (7-1-25) c. A confession by the alleged offender; (7-1-25) d. Corroborated by physical or medical evidence; or (3-15-22) e. Established by evidence that it is more likely than not that abuse, neglect, or abandonment occurred. (3-15-22) 02. Unsubstantiated. Child abuse, neglect, or abandonment reports are unsubstantiated when they are not found to be substantiated under Subsection 560.01 of this rule due to: (7-1-25) a. Insufficient evidence; or (3-15-22) b. An erroneous report. (3-15-22)