If you cannot verify the subject's welfare, which actions should you take?

If you cannot verify the subject's welfare, which actions should you take?

• A. Notify an official.
• B. If juvenile, contact YFSD and CFSA.
• C. Leave your contact info and CCN, or explain why you couldn't.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: (D)

When you can’t verify someone’s welfare, you must escalate and document to ensure their safety and proper handling. Start by notifying an official so the situation is reviewed through the proper chain of command. If the subject is a juvenile, involve the Youth and Family Services Division and the Children and Family Services Agency, since they are the agencies responsible for protecting children. Finally, leave your contact information and the CCN, or explain why verification wasn’t possible, so there’s a clear record for follow-up. Taking all of these steps ensures the concern is addressed through the right channels, a welfare check can proceed, and there’s accountability for what was done.

When you can’t verify someone’s welfare, you must escalate and document to ensure their safety and proper handling. Start by notifying an official so the situation is reviewed through the proper chain of command. If the subject is a juvenile, involve the Youth and Family Services Division and the Children and Family Services Agency, since they are the agencies responsible for protecting children. Finally, leave your contact information and the CCN, or explain why verification wasn’t possible, so there’s a clear record for follow-up. Taking all of these steps ensures the concern is addressed through the right channels, a welfare check can proceed, and there’s accountability for what was done.