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(4) At the end of six years from the date of the completion of an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect, the department must destroy records relating to unfounded or inconclusive reports, unless a prior or subsequent founded report has been received regarding the child who is the subject of the report, a ...

2. c.) You (and any other legal parent of your child) have the right to know that CPS has investigated an allegation of child abuse or neglect, but not who made the allegation. CPS may delay telling you or the other parent about the investigation if they think that notification will negatively impact the investigation.

The request must be for a specific identifiable record or series of records. The more precisely you identify the record you seek, the more efficient and effective we can be in locating and providing the appropriate documents. If you need assistance submitting your request, please call 360-725-2733.

How to Request a Copy of Public Records Intake Phone: (360) 407-5520 or 1-844-506-8375. Fax: (360) 407-5571. Email: dcyf.publicdisclosure@dcyf.wa.gov.

For additional questions, please email the CAN Unit at CANhistorychecks@dcyf.wa.gov or call us at 1-800-998-3898, option 1. For public child welfare agencies seeking CAN information as part of an open CPS or child welfare investigation on the parent(s) or caregiver(s) who previously resided in Washington State.

For additional questions, please email the CAN Unit at CANhistorychecks@dcyf.wa.gov or call us at 1-800-998-3898, option 1. For public child welfare agencies seeking CAN information as part of an open CPS or child welfare investigation on the parent(s) or caregiver(s) who previously resided in Washington State.

(4) At the end of six years from the date of the completion of an investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect, the department must destroy records relating to unfounded or inconclusive reports, unless a prior or subsequent founded report has been received regarding the child who is the subject of the report, a ...

CPS has 90 days from the date the report is made to finish its investigation. After the 90 days, CPS must make one of the following choices: (1) end the investigation and close the file; (2) file a dependency petition; or (3) enter into a voluntary contract with the parents.