Revision Date: 6-15-2026
Chapter 4 Overview
This chapter explains procedures for completing Non-Child Abuse/Neglect Referrals including:
- Preventive Service Referrals
- Non-Caretaker Referrals
- Non-CA/N Fatalities
- Newborn Crisis Assessments
This chapter also explains procedures for completing ex-parte orders of child protection investigations when ordered by the court.
Table of Contents
4.1 Preventive Service “P” Referrals
4.1.1 Safe Place for Newborns Act
4.2 Non-Caretaker “N” Referrals
4.3 Non-CA/N Child Fatality “F” Referrals
4.4 Newborn Crisis Assessments (NCAs)
4.4.1 The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) and Plans of Safe Care
4.4.2 Safe Sleeping Environments
4.4.3 Assessment Process
4.4.4 Newborns with a Sibling in the Custody of Children’s Division
4.4.5 Birth Match
4.5 Referrals from Court Pursuant to Ex Parte Orders of Protection