DFPS CPS Handbook §12211
Consent To Enter And Remain In A Family's Home
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CPS October 2024 Before entering a family’s home, the caseworker must do both of the following: - Clearly identify himself or herself as a CPS caseworker. - Explicitly request permission to enter the home. The caseworker must obtain consent to enter the home each and every time, even if: - The caseworker has an ongoing relationship with the family and has been to the home before. - A court ordered the family to participate in Family-Based Safety Services. If the family withdraws the consent to enter at any time after the caseworker has entered the home, the caseworker must take both of the following actions: - Leave the home. - Consult with the supervisor to determine what action, if any, is appropriate. See: 2242.4 Withdrawing Consent 2243 Entering the Home 2243.1 Consent to Enter the Home 2243.11 Who Has the Authority to Give Consent to Enter the Home 2243.12 Consent Provided by an Adult Resident of the Home 2243.2 Exigent Circumstances