AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services. Logan Office

SERIES: 14862
TITLE: Substantiated child abuse and neglect case files
DATES: 1980-1995.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname

DESCRIPTION: These are files of reported damage or threatened damage to the physical or emotional health and welfare of children through neglect or abuse and includes causing non-accidental physical or mental injury, incest, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, molestation, or repeated negligent treatment or maltreatment. Investigations are required upon receipt of a report in an effort to protect the best interest of the children, offer protective services to prevent harm to the children, stabilize the home environment, and preserve family life when possible.

RETENTION

Retain for 100 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Child protective services investigation case files, GRS-2482

AUTHORIZED: 08/28/2018

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years after case closes and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 98 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled

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