Feb 3, 2011
In this PowerPoint presentation, which can be downloaded and printed out, DHS outlines the changes in the confidentiality rules. DHS states that they are implementing these changes so individuals and agencies who have a reason and need can easily access information...
Feb 3, 2011
Protection and safety of children require the involvement of all community members. Reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by the mandated reporter is a primary intervention that identifies harm or the threat of harm to children. A report of abuse or neglect...
Feb 3, 2011
Department of Human Services Procedures Manual Part III, Section 4.10.3, p. 4-81—Services to Family/Relative Foster Parents Download: DHS Procedures-p. 4-81 Services to FP The Department of Human Services is guided, in part, by a procedures manual developed in 1998...
Feb 3, 2011
DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITIES According to the PIP, the Department of Human Services (DHS) has set the following priorities for its Child Welfare Services (CWS) program for the next two years: CWS will ensure child safety by a timely response to all reports of child abuse...
Feb 3, 2011
Many foster parents are planning trips to the neighbor islands or the mainland and would like to take their foster child or children. DHS Program Development Office has provided this clarification on Travel Requests from CWS Procedures, Part III, Casework Services,...
Feb 3, 2011
The following information is based on the DHS Procedures Manual, Part V, Section 2 and Section 4. This article has been reviewed by the DHS Program Development Office. School related payments: Q: My foster child catches the city bus to and from school. Can I receive...
