LCCS Policy Index

January & July	145: Conflict of Interest 149: Sharing Information with the Media N/A: MEPA Complaint Procedures N/A: MEPA Standards of Conduct N/A: Secondary Employment Documentation
February & August	150: Confidentiality and Release of Information 152: Notification Procedures for Serious Injury, Illness or Death of Children in an Out-of-Home Care Setting 223: Ethical Standards of Conduct N/A Educational Roles and Responsibilities
March	153: Confidentiality of the Clearing Process 153A: Restrictions to the Use of the Agency Clearing Application 154: Security of Records
April & October	174: Workplace Violence 175: Employee Safety 488: Bias Free Communication 490: Diversity
May	400: Required Employee Notification Regarding Criminal Offenses 410: Employee Assistance Program 422: Drug Free Workplace
June & December	486: Sexual Harassment 1001: Information Services – Hardware & Software 1002: Electronic Mail
September	153: Confidentiality of the Clearing Process 153A: Restrictions to the Use of the Agency Clearing Application 154: Security of Records
November	400: Required Employee Notification Regarding Criminal Offenses 410: Employee Assistance Program 422: Drug Free Workplace

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
100 – Delegation of Executive Authority	12/05/2018
110 – Signature Authorization	07/19/2019
111 – Issuance of Vouchers or Checks for Caregiver Needs	07/23/2019
112 – Travel Authorization for Children in LCCS Custody	02/13/2019
120 – Agency Policy Development and Revision	07/23/2019
130 – Identification & Location of Required Case Record Information That is not Maintained in the Case File	07/29/2019
139 – Ombudsman Process & Resolution of Systemic Problems	09/29/2015
140 – Non-Employee Grievance Review & Resolution	09/25/2015
141 – Non-Discriminatory Service Delivery	08/13/2019
145 – Conflict of Interest	01/22/2020
148 – Fees for the Preparation & Copying of Records	01/22/2020
149 – Sharing Information with the Media	01/22/2020
150 – Confidentiality and Release of Information Click here for Release of Info Guide	01/22/2020
151 – Release of Public Records	01/22/2020
152 – Notification Procedures for Serious Injury, Illness or Death of a Child Involved in an Open Case	05/01/2020
152A – Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders for Children in LCCS Custody	01/22/2020
153 – Confidential Routing of Phone Inquiries	12/07/2021
153A – Restrictions to the Use of the Agency Clearing Application	01/22/2020
154 – Security and Disposal of Records	12/10/2020
155 – AIDS & HIV Testing	01/22/2020
156 – Arranging Funerals for Children who have Died While in Agency Custody	02/22/2021
157 – Internal Review and Notification of Cases Involving Children Who Have Died When there is an Open or Recently Closed Case	05/01/2020
160 – Human Sexuality Information for Children on LCCS Caseload	09/02/2020
165 – Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Prevention	01/20/2020
174 – Workplace Violence	06/01/2020
175 – Employee Safety	06/01/2020
176 – Human Subject Research	01/24/2020

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
200 – Executive Director Account	10/06/2020
201 – Deposit of Public Moneys	10/06/2020
202 – Use of Agency Credit Card	03/14/2018
205 – Allocation of Information System Resources to Agency Departments	11/29/1999
208 – Prohibiting Use of Public and Donation Funds for Political Purposes	10/06/2020
210 – Mileage Reimbursement	06/01/2020
211 – Access to Funds after Hours	03/01/2021
216 – Competitive Bidding	08/06/2013
218 – Request for Proposal	06/28/2017
220 – Contract Review	08/06/2013
222 – Agency Contract Payments	10/06/2020
223 – Ethical Standards of Conduct	08/06/2013
225 – Purchases Involving a Conflict of Interest	01/10/2000
240 – Adoption Assistance & Adoption Subsidy Programs	04/21/2016
290 – Donation Account	9/30/2020
291 – Donated Goods	04/27/2020

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
310 – Receipt, Recording, and Assignment of Child Abuse/Neglect Reports	09/01/2020
315 – Use of LCCS Waiver Document	09/21/2020
320 – Investigative and Administrative Procedure where an LCCS Employee is a Principal of a Report of Child Abuse/Neglect	04/19/2016
350 – Initial Notification of an Investigation of Child Abuse/Neglect (CA/N) in Licensed Out-of-Home Care (OHC) Settings	09/22/2020
360 – Investigating Allegations Involving the Withholding of Appropriate Nutrition, Hydration, Medication, or Medically Indicated Treatment from Disabled Infants with Life Threatening Conditions. (AKA: Baby Doe)	09/22/2020

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
400 – Required Employee Notification Regarding Criminal Offenses	12/06/2013
410 – Employee Assistance Program	01/18/2013
420 – No Smoking	12/13/1999
422 – Drug Free Workplace	12/17/2020
423 – Drug Testing Policy	07/26/2021
424 – Pre-Employment Drug Screening	12/17/2020
425 – Resignations	03/02/2021
430 – Discrimination Complaint	12/17/2020
435 – LCCS Employee Contracting Opportunities	12/27/1999
437 – Securing Agency Equipment & Electronic Systems (when an Employee is Suspended, Terminated or on Extended Leave)	04/02/2021
440 – Salaried Timekeeping System	03/03/2021
441 – Paid Time for One Day Trips & Overnight Travel	07/06/2021
443 – NBU Overtime/Compensatory Time Procedures	01/10/2000
444 – Reimbursable Travel Expenses	07/14/2008
445 – Family & Medical Leave and Military Leave	07/27/2012
464 – Requesting Temporary Staffing	04/02/2021
466 – Informational Interviews	04/02/2021
468 – NBU to BU Transfers	01/11/2010
470 – Extension of Probationary Period	04/02/2021
472 – Oral Reprimand	01/14/2009
473 – Written Reprimands	01/14/2009
474 – Pre-Disciplinary Meetings	01/14/2009
480 – Pay Increases for Employees Temporarily Performing a NBU Job of Higher Value	05/22/2000
481 – Compensation for Performing Two Jobs	05/22/2000
486 – Sexual Harassment	06/09/2010
488 – Bias Free Communication	03/11/2016
490 – Diversity and Inclusion	03/29/2016
491 – Agency Interns, Preceptees and Volunteers IPV Agreement Confidentiality and Ethics Pledge Authorization for ROI and Criminal Background Check IPV Release and Waiver of Liability	8/15/2014

LCCS Policy Index

Choose a Policy Group from the tabs on the left

Policies That Must Be Reviewed Every Six Months

Series 100 – Administrative / General

Series 200 – Financial Resources

Series 300 – I&R / Investigation / Crisis

Series 400 – Human Resources

Series 500 – Family Support Services

Series 600 – Substitute Care: Custody

Series 700 – Substitute Care: Foster Homes

Series 800 – Substitute Care: Adoption Services

Series 900 – Health and Medical Services

Series 1000 – Information Services

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
540 – Interpreter & Translator Services for Families	07/15/2020

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
600 – Family Case Conference (FCC)	01/27/2021
601 – Internal Appeal of Family Case Conference Decision	01/28/2021
610 – Pre-Placement Visits	12/13/1999
615 – Lifebooks for Children in Custody	12/13/1999
620 – Agreement for Temporary Custody (ATC)	12/15/2015
625 – Children of Minor Mothers in Custody	03/2715/2004
626 – Child Support	12/27/1999
630 – Placement Services for Infant of Incarcerated Mothers	12/27/1999
640 – Case Reviews (3 Month and Semi-Annual Administrative Reviews)	02/13/2019
650 – Temporary Custody/Placements with Relatives at Shelter Care	01/03/2000
660 – Network Foster Placement Monitoring System	12/31/2009

662 – Treatment of Children by Out-of-Home Caregivers	10/14/2016
680 – Agency Clothing Allocation for Children	08/26/2020
686 – Child Abuse & Neglect Allegations made to Family Visits Staff	01/31/2000
690 – Life Skill Services	04/15/2016
699 – Obtaining a Driver’s License, Requesting to Drive and/or Purchasing a Motor Vehicle	11/19/2021

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
700 – Initial Foster Care/Adoptive Requirements	12/15/2003
701 – Sibling Group Adoptive/Foster Placements	09/16/2019
705 – Children Being Discharged From an Out-Of-Home Care Setting	02/17/2009
730 – Foster Home Reimbursement	02/19/2002
735 – Assessment, Training and Homestudy Process for Foster Familie s	04/20/2016
735A – Foster Care Annual Training Requirements	02/17/2009
736 – Treatment Services	10/14/2016
750 – Foster & Adoptive Home Recruitment	05/19/2014
751 – Simultaneous Approval of Applicants for Adoption and Foster Care	03/03/2005
755 – Sharing of a Family Foster Home	04/29/2016
756 – Transfer of Family Foster Home Certificate	02/17/2009

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
800 – Assessment, Training and Homestudy Process for Adoptive Familie s	12/16/2016
801 – Pre-finalization Adoption Matching and Placement Services	03/24/2015
805 – Post Finalization Services	12/03/2001

Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
900 – MCP (Managed Care Plan) For Children in Custody of LCCS	09/03/2020
901 – Communicable Disease and Abuse Screens Click Here for Health screening guidelines	11/05/2020
905 – Confidentiality and Release of Medical Information	01/27/2021
915 – Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Click here for the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan	09/30/2020
935 – Assessment of Caregivers Knowledge of Complex Medical Equipment or Treatment	03/01/2021
950 – Routine & Emergency Medical & Dental Care	03/23/2021
951 – Orthodontia	09/22/2020
970 – Surgery Consent Approval – Seeking Second Opinions	02/18/2021
980 – Psychotropic Medication	05/19/2021
990 – Opioid Medication Monitoring	07/01/2020

Series 1000 – Information Services
Policy Number & Name	Effective Date
1001 – Information Services – Hardware & Software	11/29/1999
1002 – Electronic Mail	12/6/1999
1003 – Voice Mail	12/13/1999
1004 – Social Media	5/23/2011
Lucas County Internet Use Policy and Access Request Form	01/21/2016