Section 214-RICR-20-00-1.14 - Letters of NotificationA. Notification of Report of Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect by Child Protective Services (CPS)1. The Notification of Child Protective Services Investigation form informs the subject that he/she has been identified as a suspected perpetrator in an alleged incident of child abuse or neglect. The notice is hand delivered by the Child Protective Investigator (CPI) to the suspected perpetrator. If the suspected perpetrator cannot be found, the notice is mailed to his or her last known address.2. If the suspected perpetrator is a minor, the Notification of Child Protective Services Investigation form is used to inform the minor perpetrator's parent/guardian that child has been identified as a suspected perpetrator in an alleged incident of child abuse or neglect. The notice is hand delivered by the CPI to the parent/guardian of the suspected minor perpetrator. If the parent/guardian of suspected minor perpetrator cannot be found, the notice is mailed to his or her last known address.B. Notification of Investigation Findings1. The Notification of Child Protective Services Investigation Findings form informs a person, who is alleged to have perpetrated abuse and/or neglect upon a child, whether the investigation will be "indicated" or "unfounded" and identifies the allegation(s) that have been "indicated" or "unfounded".2. In the case of a minor alleged perpetrator, the following notification is made: a. The Notification of Child Protective Services Investigation Findings is sent to the minor and a copy is sent to the parent/guardian of a minor alleged perpetrator to inform the parent/guardian whether the Department's CPS investigation will be "indicated" or "unfounded" and identifies the allegation(s) that have been "indicated" or "unfounded".3. This notice advises the alleged perpetrator that: a. In the case of an "indicated" finding, the Department maintains the record permanently unless appealed.b. In the case of an "unfounded" finding, the Department maintains the record for a period of three (3) years.c. All persons who have been aggrieved by a Department determination have a right to appeal. All requests for appeal are submitted in writing to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.d. Any person seeking to file an appeal must submit a written request within thirty (30) days of the date that individual receives written notice of the disposition of the investigation.e. The "indicated" finding may be disseminated to a prospective child care employer.4. Notification is mailed within three (3) working days of completion of the investigation.214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-20-00-1.14
Amended effective 1/20/2021