# Documentation of Child Protective Services

If eligibility and need as specified in Education Code Sections 8263(a)(1) and (a)(2) are based on child protective services, the basic data file shall contain a written referral, dated within the six (6) months immediately preceding the date of application for services, from a legal, medical, social service agency or emergency shelter. The written referral shall include either: 

              (a) A statement from the local county welfare department, child protective services unit certifying that the child is receiving child protective services and that child care and development services are a necessary component of the child protective services plan; or 

              (b) A statement by a legally qualified professional that the child is at risk of abuse or neglect and the child care and development services are needed to reduce or eliminate that risk; and 

              (c) The probable duration of the child protective service plan or the at risk situation; and 

              (d) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the legally qualified professional who is making the referral.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code.