Eligibility for alternative or differential response based on type of maltreatment

Specification of how alternative or differential response varies locally by counties or regions within a state

State has alternative or differential response

State allows for an investigation determination to result in an inconclusive, unresolved, or undetermined finding

Level of evidence required for substantiation of child maltreatment, including level of evidence required for reports that are founded, indicated, or confirmed

Specification of social work or related field degree qualification needed for staff who investigate reports

Qualifications of staff who investigate reports include a degree in social work or relted field

Qualifications of staff who investigate reports are unknown

Specification of other qualifications needed for staff who investigate reports

Other qualifications are needed for staff who investigate reports