1600 Initial Assessment on FINA Reports

When determining if a child and family may require DCF intervention from an assignment of a Family in Need of Assessment (FINA), the worker’s critical thinking and decision may be supported by considering the Appendix 1A- Kansas Intake Guidance, PPM 0160 Glossary, and the following factors which are not all inclusive:

 

A. A child is in police protective custody.

B Truancy criteria per PPM 1630 School Attendance, PPM 0160 Glossary and Appendix 1A- Kansas Intake Guidance to indicates an assignment shall be made per statutory requirement

C. Family’s engagement with natural supports and/or community resources

D. Natural support and/or community resource ability to mitigate the worry

E. Reporter’s willingness and ability to connect or provide the family with resources

F. Immediate and Lasting Safety Scales and Tip Sheets

G. Impact to child    

H.  Age of child

I.   Physical, mental condition, and capability of the parent/caregiver

J.  Medical and developmental needs of the child

K. Parent/caregiver’s current management of the worry

L. Recency of worry or issue   

M. Other factors that are unique to the child and family (i.e. barriers, culture, traditions)

   

FINA reports shall have an Initial Assessment decision within the time frames outlined for reports of abuse and neglect. See PPM 1330.