Both the caseworker and caregiver share responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of the child’s information. For guidelines, see the Education for Children Resource Guide under Maintaining Confidentiality for Children and Youth While Enrolled in School.
The caseworker must never disclose the names of the perpetrators or the roles of the family members in the abuse and neglect history.
The caseworker must NEVER share:
• abuse or neglect history, unless directly related to the child’s education needs;
• the fact that the child was adopted;
• the name of the person who reported the abuse or neglect,
• CPS investigation details; or
• biological or foster family income.
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