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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Relationship |
Revised: |
13.6 |
PROCEDURES |
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The caseworker must evaluate the evidence
used to establish relationship as to its validity, consistency and the
credibility of the person providing the information. Any conflicting information must be
resolved before approval of a Families First application. The caseworker must obtain any available
information necessary to constitute a preponderance of consistent evidence of
relationship to determine the relationship of the child to the
caretaker. Each step of the
relationship between the child and caretaker must be traced and documented. Do not use an affidavit to show relationship
when documentary evidence is available or can be obtained. |
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