Direct Care staff will provide professional level assistance and support services for youth in care. Direct Care staff will ensure that all youth are provided a safe and sanitary environment in compliance with DCS regulations. Direct Care staff will interact with youth in a positive manner; setting the example of professionalism at all times.  Direct Care Staff will report ALL incidents of Child/Youth maltreatment using the described procedure below.

In the case that there is any alleged or suspected incidents of child maltreatment, Better Together Mesa is entitled to report such allegations to local law enforcement or Child Protective Services as required by A.R.S. 13-3620. All staff is required to report any allegations to the corporate administration team.  

Arizona’s licensing authorities and the child’s placing agency or person will be notified.

Precautionary measures will be taken to prevent further risk to the child who allegedly suffered the maltreatment and potential risk to other children in care. These measures will include removal from the preying member(s).

Any staff that committed or allowed child maltreatment will be immediately taken off the schedule and evaluated for the decision of retention purposes. An internal investigation of the incident will be conducted by the corporate administration team within 24 hours.
 

 

 

 

 

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