Procedure for Receiving, Evaluating, and Accepting Referrals
The CATS Program has specific requirements for referrals to the clinic. These include:
- Child is referred by a DCBS worker
- Child has an open case with DCBS at time of referral
- Case has completed the investigation phase and is in the case-planning phase of DCBS service delivery at time of referral
The procedure for referral and intake is as follows:
- The DCBS worker contacts the CATS clinic by phone or e-mail. That CATS program provides the DCBS worker with the CATS Referral Form.
- Upon receipt of the completed CATS Referral Form, the CATS staff reviews for completeness. If incomplete, the DCBS worker is contacted for clarification. If completed properly, CATS staff submits the referral to one of the PI's for review and disposition.
- Referrals may be assigned to the following disposition:
- CATS Standard Assessment Services
- CATS Focal Assessment Services
- CATS Evaluative Consultation Services
- Referral to another program because of the referral's failure to meet CATS Program criteria. (E.g., the case is still under investigation.)
- The case is scheduled for the specific service. Letters confirming appointment date and times are sent to the DCBS worker and the parties are scheduled for evaluation.
- In most cases, a preassessment conference with the worker is arranged.
Last updated on 8-25-2009
