If CPS or the SSCC determines its staff must conduct safety checks or other actions to make sure the child or youth is safe, the state office Placement Division must initiate those actions and coordinate with regional leadership. Each regional director designates staff to conduct safety checks.

If CPS or the SSCC believes additional action such as a placement change must be taken based on the child or youth’s individual needs, all of the following must occur:

• The program director or designated SSCC staff approves all actions in consultation with the state office Placement Division administrator.
• CPS or SSCC staff follows CPS policy when determining placement actions. Placement changes do not occur unless it is in the child or youth’s best interest.
• The program director or designated SSCC staff approves any placement change associated with an RCCI investigation.