Child and Family Services Policies & Procedures

The Idaho Child Protective Act, Child and Family Services Administrative Rules, and Child and Family Services practice standards define the laws, rules, and policies of the Idaho Child and Family Services Program.         

Idaho Child Protective Act

The Idaho Child Protective Act is the general law that governs child protective services in Idaho. 

Idaho Child Protective Act
Child and Family Services Administrative Rules

Child and Family Services Administrative Rules clarify the law in greater detail and can be helpful to understanding more specific procedures.

Idaho Administrative Rules
Idaho Child and Family Services Practice Standards

Child and Family Services practice standards are internal to the program and provide guidance to social workers. The standards are heavily influenced by best practices and federal and state laws. Those that are relevant to responding to child maltreatment are referenced below.