What are the timelines for Child Protective Service (CPS) investigations in licensed facilities?
Allegations of child abuse and neglect in licensed facilities are investigated by the Division of Licensed Resources Child Protective Services (DLR/CPS). The DLR/CPS investigator has up to 72 hours to make face to face contact with the alleged victim of child abuse. The investigator will notify the foster parents of the referral at the earliest point in the investigation that will not jeopardize child safety. Investigators usually have 45 days to complete an investigation. Investigations are not to exceed 90 days unless law enforcement is involved. At the end of the investigation, the investigator will send written notice of findings to the alleged subject and the parents of the alleged victim.
