Section 8. Purpose Of Child Protective Services Investigation

A. The purpose of protective services investigation is to assess safety of children who are the subjects of reports of alleged abuse or neglect by: (1) collecting and assessing information to determine whether the alleged child abuse or neglect occurred; (2) determining whether any child in the home is vulnerable to danger indicators; (3) assessing the parent, guardian or custodian safety planning capacities; and (4) determining the need for additional services. B. Investigations shall be conducted for children in the custody of their parents, guardians, or custodians and for children in PSD custody. C. Reports of child abuse or neglect in schools, facilities, and childcare homes or centers shall be investigated by a local law enforcement agency. See 8.10.3.13 NMAC.