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Handbook Revision, October 1, 2026
This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on September 10, 2026.
On September 1, 2017, the investigations branch of CPS became a separate division named Child Protective Investigations (CPI). Until CPI develops its own policy handbook, investigation policies and procedures will remain in the CPS Handbook.
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Child Protective Services Revisions
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Child Protective Services Revisions
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Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Completing the Safety Assessment Tool (PATS 00350)
Updates on determining in which home to complete the Safety Assessment Tool are found in section 2271 of the CPS handbook.
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2271 Completing the Safety Assessment Tool
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