1. A Quick How To Emily P. Laurey, LMSW January Faculty Meeting
Mandated Reporting
A Quick How To
Emily P. Laurey, LMSW
January Faculty Meeting

2. How and Where?
Any concerns for suspected child abuse/maltreatment should be reported immediately
“Reasonable cause” to suspect while in your “professional capacity”
School Officials are Mandated Reporters
The report will need to be made with these identified staff members: Building Principal, Superintendent, School Counselor, School Nurse, School Psychologist, and School Social Worker
Reasonable cause means credible suspicion , once we suspect or should suspect that a child has been or will be abused or maltreated, we need to call.
There needs to be a negative impact on the child, for example a child is struck with an object but no mark is left, could potentially not be accepted. However, always call! Let them decide and just document their decision. You can always speak with a supervisor.
Abuse-inflicts or allows to be inflicted , physical injury, disfigurement, death, any sex offense, excessive corporal punishment
Neglect-inadequate food, clothing, shelter, medical, supervision, with the means to do so
Minimum degree of care-not your parenting standards or expectations

3. How and Where
You will need to complete a written report “2221” which can be located online at New York State Office of Children and Family Services and then mailed to our local district
Mandated Phone Number
Some info to have
Names of those living in the household
DOB’s
Address/Phone Number
Injuries or Risk of Harm to Child
Child’s current whereabouts
Your contact information
Small box to check-you would like a copy of the findings
Any previous concerns/injuries noted

4. What Happens Next
You must notify your building administrator if such report is made. This would include a face to face contact or phone call after hours to Dr. Crankshaw’s cell phone
Copies of the paperwork should be housed with the building secretary
Inform the parent or legal guardian?
Using your best judgment

5. What Happens Next CPS must: Assess safety within 24 hours
Contact the source of the report
Make a home visit and see all parties within 7 days
Contact school and any other service providers for collateral information
Attendance/tardy, parent supportive, additional concerns
Make a determination of “unfounded” or “indicated” and recommend services as necessary