What happens if my home becomes investigated due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment, for example, a foster child claims a parenthit him/her?
Foster parents are investigated when there are any allegations of abuse/neglect, or allegations of being in violation of a Minimum Standard. When information is presented to Kornerstone concerning any of these occurrences, either Kornerstone or RCCL will conduct an investigation into the allegation(s). The investigator will come to the home (or school) to interview foster children, biological children, and the foster parents concerning the allegations. Depending upon the nature of the allegation, the visit to your home may be pre-arranged with you or unannounced. Although investigations are not generally viewed as a pleasant experience, it is important for the foster parents not to panic, as investigations are common. The best thing for a foster parent to do is to be cooperative, open, and honest. At the time of the investigation, the foster parent will be informed of the nature of the allegation, although the informant/complainant will not be disclosed. Based upon the investigation, i
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