# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 07 — Child Protective Services — Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect

#### Regulation .15 On-Site Alternative Response Assessment.

*COMAR 07.02.07.15*

A. Within 24 hours of receiving a report of suspected child abuse assigned for an alternative response, the local department shall:

  (1) Initiate an on-site assessment with the alleged victim’s parent or primary caregiver;

  (2) Initiate an on-site assessment with the alleged victim and attempt to see the other children in the care or custody of the alleged maltreator;

  (3) Determine if the health, safety, or well-being of any children are at risk;

  (4) Document all visits or attempted visits; and

  (5) Obtain information relating to possible appropriate resources for the family.

B. Within 5 days of receiving a report of suspected child neglect assigned for an alternative response, the local department shall follow the procedures under §A of this regulation.