WSR 97-23-047

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[Filed November 17, 1997, 2:33 p.m.]

Document Title: Children's Administration Policy 98-08.

Subject: Acceptance of allegations of child abuse and neglect from anonymous sources.

Effective Date: October 10, 1997.

Document Description: The directive provides instruction to children's administration, Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) social worker staff in procedures and limitations on accepting referrals alleging child abuse or neglect from anonymous sources. The limitation is required under RCW 26.44.030(15).

To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Art Cantrall, Mailstop 45710, P.O. Box 45710, Olympia, WA 98504-5710, phone (360) 902-7956, TDD (360) 902-7906, FAX (360) 902-7903, e-mail CANA300@dshs.wa.gov.

November 5, 1997