Reports assigned for abuse/neglect concerns shall be assigned with either a same day or 72-hour response time. KPRC staff shall determine the response time for abuse/neglect assignments according to the following criteria:
A. Same Day:
When there is reason to believe that a child has been seriously harmed or is in immediate danger, DCF shall ascertain the safety of the child and take action necessary to protect the child or cause action to be taken by emergency personnel such as law enforcement officers the same day the report is received. See PPM 1530 for determination of joint investigation with law enforcement.
Examples of reports which shall be assigned for same day response:
1. Any alleged abuse or neglect of a child under one year of age.
2. Any child with a current injury due to the alleged abuse/neglect.
3. Any child with an illness, injury, and/or condition that requires emergent care AND the caregiver is failing to take the necessary measures to address the concern.
4. Sexual abuse, including human trafficking, of a child with the alleged perpetrator having access and there are no protective factors in place (Appendix 2J).
5. The child is in a life-threating situation due to abuse or neglect (current situation) and no protective factors are in place (Appendix 2J).
6. Child is expressing fear of further abuse/neglect upon returning home AND the child is likely to be in danger of a life-threatening situation with no protective factors in place (Appendix 2J).
7. Child is currently in police protective custody.
B. 72 Hours:
Any allegation or suspicion of abuse or neglect not assigned as a same day response. DCF must ascertain the safety of the child within 72 hours excluding weekends and state holidays of acceptance of the report.