Create an investigation for a CPS intake

After a CPS intake A CPS Intake is an referral made to the department that alleges child abuse or neglect. has been submitted or resubmitted, that record is available for creating or linking an investigation.

Follow these steps to create an investigation for a CPS intake A CPS Intake is an referral made to the department that alleges child abuse or neglect..

1. From the Home screen, click the Intake tab. The CPS Intake A CPS Intake is an referral made to the department that alleges child abuse or neglect. Workload screen appears and displays your assigned intake records. Intakes that show the "Submitted" or "Resubmitted" status display the link link.

2. Click link for the intake record that needs Needs (formerly referred to as Concerns) are behaviors and risks displayed by the child or family. This should include the reasons for DCS involvement with the family/child. an investigation. The Create Investigation screen appears.  

3. Select the reference person in the Investigation Reference Person field. The investigation may have only one IRP.

4. Click Save. The system creates a new investigation ID and links the intake to that investigation. The Investigation screen Overview tab appears.

5. Complete the details for the investigation. See Record an investigationfor more information.