CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES - RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT Methodology: Risk scores are calculated on a 0-100 scale (Higher score = Higher risk) based on the following weighted factors: - Evidence of current harm (0-30) - Caregiver capacity (0-20) - Home environment stability (0-20) - Child vulnerability factors (0-15) - Family support systems (0-15) --------------------------------------------------------- CASE FILE A - INTAKE REPORT #2025-04-1847 Child Subject: Emma Martinez (Age 7) Risk Score: 28/100 (Low-Moderate Risk) Justification: - Evidence of current harm (15/30): Visible bruising (3-inch diameter) and child's statement suggest an incident of excessive physical discipline. - Caregiver capacity (5/20): No prior CPS history, parents are gainfully employed, and there are no signs of substance abuse. - Home environment stability (2/20): Very stable. The family owns their home, has strong income (~$95k), and stable insurance. - Child vulnerability (3/15): Low vulnerability. Emma is 7 years old, typically developing, and thriving academically. - Family support systems (3/15): Good support system, with a local maternal grandmother providing childcare support. --------------------------------------------------------- CASE FILE B - INTAKE REPORT #2025-04-1893 Child Subject: Isaiah Williams (Age 6) Risk Score: 52/100 (Moderate Risk) Justification: - Evidence of current harm (12/30): Anonymous third-hand report of bruising. Unverified, but concerning given the pattern of community reports. - Caregiver capacity (10/20): Third report in 20 months. However, the parents are actively engaged with Family Preservation Services and making steady progress. - Home environment stability (14/20): Unstable. The family faces housing insecurity (behind on rent), recent employment shifts, and mild overcrowding. - Child vulnerability (8/15): Moderate. Isaiah is 6, has academic delays, and attendance issues (89%). - Family support systems (8/15): Moderate. Active engagement with professional services, but limited natural or extended family supports mentioned. --------------------------------------------------------- CASE FILE C - INTAKE REPORT #2025-04-1901 Child Subject: Mia Chen (Age 7) Risk Score: 47/100 (Moderate Risk) Justification: - Evidence of current harm (12/30): Visible bruising. Child reported mother grabbed her too hard, though mother apologized and child was not fearful. - Caregiver capacity (8/20): Mother is employed full-time and provides structured supervision, but incident indicates a lapse in stress management/discipline. - Home environment stability (12/20): Strained. Low income (~$32k) and inadequate housing (1-bedroom apartment shared by mother and child). - Child vulnerability (3/15): Low. Child is developmentally on-track, resilient, and a conscientious student. - Family support systems (12/15): Limited. Single parent with no apparent co-parent or extended family support. Relies on subsidized after-school care. --------------------------------------------------------- CASE FILE D - INTAKE REPORT #2025-04-1915 Child Subject: Caleb Johnson (Age 7) Risk Score: 48/100 (Moderate Risk) Justification: - Evidence of current harm (18/30): Visible bruising from physical discipline. Mother admitted to grabbing the child too hard. Concerning due to prior substantiated physical abuse case. - Caregiver capacity (13/20): History of successful CPS intervention and remorse, but reverting to physical discipline under stress demonstrates regression in capacity. - Home environment stability (4/20): Stable. Adequate housing and dual-income household, though father's income is variable. - Child vulnerability (10/15): Moderate to High. Caleb is exhibiting emotional dysregulation, defiance, and physical aggression at school, adding stress to the family unit. - Family support systems (3/15): Strong. Family has nearby extended family, strong school involvement, and established ties to a private family therapist. --------------------------------------------------------- CASE FILE E - INTAKE REPORT #2025-04-1922 Child Subject: Lily Foster (Age 6) Risk Score: 88/100 (Critical/High Risk) Justification: - Evidence of current harm (30/30): Severe. Spiral fracture, multiple bruises of varying ages, and possible burn scar strongly indicate ongoing non-accidental trauma. - Caregiver capacity (18/20): Severe concerns. Mother is defensive, provided an explanation inconsistent with the severe injuries, and delayed seeking medical care. - Home environment stability (13/20): Outwardly stable financially (high income, owned home), but the physical home environment is highly unsafe for the child given the abuse. - Child vulnerability (12/15): High. Lily is 6, exhibiting significant behavioral changes (withdrawal, fearfulness), and declining school attendance. - Family support systems (15/15): Extremely poor. The family is described as isolated with no known extended family or community support, leaving the child unprotected. --------------------------------------------------------- CASE FILE F - INTAKE REPORT #2025-04-1928 Child Subject: Noah Thompson (Age 6) Risk Score: 16/100 (Low Risk) Justification: - Evidence of current harm (5/30): Minor bruising caused by a protective action (mother forcefully grabbing the child to prevent him from running into traffic). - Caregiver capacity (3/20): Strong. Despite prior history, mother has demonstrated exceptional progress, is highly engaged in intensive services, and was immediately transparent. - Home environment stability (4/20): Significantly improved and stable. Home is clean, food security is established, and children are well-supervised. - Child vulnerability (2/15): Low. Children are thriving in school and childcare, up to date medically, and have no behavioral concerns. - Family support systems (2/15): Strong. Robust professional support (Intensive Family Services, therapist, WIC) and an actively involved maternal aunt.