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07.02.07.16. Closure of Alternative Response Assessment
A. The local department shall complete its alternative response assessment using assessment tools and forms required by the Administration.
B. An assessment is complete when the local department:
(1) Determines the names, ages, and condition of the children in the household or in the care or custody of the alleged maltreator;
(2) Assesses the safety of the children in the household or in the care or custody of the alleged maltreator;
(3) Evaluates the risk of future child abuse or neglect; and
(4) Determines necessary services.
C. The local department shall:
(1) Complete an alternative response assessment within 60 days after receipt of the report; and
(2) Within 10 days of completing the alternative response assessment, provide a written report to the adult family members who participated in the alternative response identifying accomplishments achieved and services necessary to address:
(a) The safety of the alleged victim or other children in the household; and
(b) The risk of subsequent child abuse or neglect; and
(3) Consistent with the assessment and safety or service plans:
(a) Provide appropriate services in the best interests of the children;
(b) Link the family or alleged victim for additional services; and
(c) As necessary for the safety of the alleged victim or other children in the household, establish a plan to monitor adherence to a safety plan and the delivery and completion of appropriate services.
(Regulations .16 adopted effective October 1, 1994 (21:19 Md. R. 1630); adopted effective 44:12 Md. R. 586, eff. 6/19/2017)
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