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1150 DFPS Volunteer and Community Engagement

1160 Information Systems

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1161.1 Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry

1170 Memorandum of Understanding

1200 Legal Foundation for Child Protective Investigations and Child Protective Services

1210 Indian Child Welfare Act

1220 General Eligibility Criteria for Child Protective Services

1221 Reviews of Client Complaints

1230 Clients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

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1231.51 Obtaining Qualified Interpreters

1231.52 Prohibition against Using Family Members, Friends, or Child Victims as Interpreters

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1240 Administrative Review of Investigation Findings

1300 Case Records

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1500 Criminal History Records Checks

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