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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 07.02.07.15" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="07" heading="On-Site Alternative Response Assessment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Within 24 hours of receiving a report of suspected child abuse assigned for an alternative response, the local department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Initiate an on-site assessment with the alleged victim’s parent or primary caregiver;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Determine if the health, safety, or well-being of any children are at risk;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Document all visits or attempted visits; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Obtain information relating to possible appropriate resources for the family.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>