Who may file an appeal

1. The subject of an assessment of suspected child abuse or neglect who is aggrieved by the result of the assessment or child protection tier designation may file an appeal. 2. A staff member of child protection services shall notify the subject in writing of the decision resulting from an assessment, including the child protection tier designation. The staff member of child protection services who notifies the subject of the decision resulting from the assessment shall complete an affidavit of mailing that becomes a part of the assessment record in the form and manner prescribed by the department. 3. Written appeal procedures are available from the department upon request.