Library: Policy

OKDHS:2-3-1. Definitions

Revised 12-1-02

     The words or terms listed in this subsection, when used in this Subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

     "Administrative investigation" means an internal fact finding investigation by the Office of Client Advocacy which may include, but is not limited to, the death or near death of a child known to Child Welfare.

     "Administrative Review Committee (ARC)" means a committee composed of:  the director for the Field Operations Division or designee; the director for Children and Family Services Division (CFSD) or designee; and the advocate general or designee.  The general counsel or designee serves as ex officio member of the committee.

     "Child known to Child Welfare" means:

• (A) a child who at any time within six months prior to that child's death or near death incident:
  • (i) was the subject of an assigned Department of Human Services (DHS) investigation or assessment alleging child abuse or neglect;
  • (ii) was the subject of a report which CFSD determines to have been improperly screened out;
  • (iii) resided in a household that included a member who was the subject of a DHS investigation or assessment alleging child abuse or neglect;
  • (iv) was in DHS custody or under DHS supervision as an alleged deprived child or adjudicated deprived child; or
  • (v) had an active preventive services case with DHS; or
• (B) a child who at any time during the two years preceding that child's death or near death incident:
  • (i) was the subject of more than five reports or three assigned investigations or assessments alleging child abuse or neglect; or
  • (ii) resided in a household that included a member who was the subject of more than five reports or three assigned investigations or assessments alleging child abuse or neglect.