SUITABILITY FOR HISTORY OF ARRESTS

413-120-0455 Consideration of Arrests

Suitability must be assessed in consultation with:

  1. Supervisor
  2. Caseworker
  3. Management staff as designated by SDA Manager

When an applicant has been arrested but not convicted for crimes involving:

  1. Child abuse or neglect
  2. Physical abuse, violence
  3. Drugs or alcohol
  4. Crimes against children
  5. Weapons

Assessment of suitability must be documented and filed in the relative caregiver, foster home or adoptive home record.