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Parental consent and enforcement in CARES cases

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110 sec

Council Member Stevens inquires about the requirement for parental consent in CARES cases and the enforcement tools available to CARES specialists. Commissioner Dannhauser explains the consent process and the referral system for ongoing support.

  • ACS requires consent for child assessments in all instances, including investigations
  • In about 2% of cases where access is denied, ACS can seek a court order to produce the child for assessment
  • CARES cases often result in referrals to preventive services or other appropriate support systems