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The Division
of Child Protective Services at The Division of Child Protective Services at Cook County Children's Hospital provides coordinated multidisciplinary evaluations to all children presenting to the hospital who are suspected of, or identified as being, victims of child abuse and/or neglect. The Division provides evaluations on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Staff consists of pediatricians, social workers, child pschologists, pediatric developmental and nutritional professionals, and an administrative assistant. Children evaluated include but are not limited to those with physical abuse, neglect, failure to thrive, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. The Division maintains active liaisons with the Department of Children and Family Services, the Chicago Police and the Cook County States Attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian, and is a member of the Victim Sensitive Interview Program Hospital Partnership providing medical examinations and coordinated interviews to victims of child sexual abuse. In addition, Child Protective Services maintains a weekly follow-up clinic where on-going medical, psychosocial and developmental care of children evaluated by the program continues. Child Protective Services functions as an educational resource regarding issues of child abuse/neglect to other health care providers, law enforcement and legal professionals, social service providers and the community. Protective Service Team The Protective Service Team was established in 1970 to improve the detection, evaluation and intervention services for children who may have been abused or neglected. This multidisciplinary team includes 2 full time pediatricians and a two full time and one part time social worker in addition to 24/7 social work coverage. Other medical specialists and professionals participate in the evaluation of a particular child as they are needed. This team provides consultation for both inpatients and outpatients. Children presenting diagnostic or management dilemmas are discussed at the weekly team meetings. The Protective Service Team collaborates with the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center to insure that children who may have been sexually abused receive a therapeutic interview and competent medical evaluation. Other children needing outpatient evaluation or follow-up care are seen in the SafeKids clinic. The Protective Service Team provides training for medical students, residents, faculty, and other community professionals involved in the care of children. With strong hospital advocacy support, the team works for improved services and interventions for children. The team is committed to researching different aspects of child abuse and neglect and contributing new information that will assist in the prevention, detection and care of children who have been abuse or neglected. We also offer a fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics.
LaRabida Children's
Hospital and Research Center University of Chicago
Comer Children's Hospital The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Child Protective Services program provides interdisciplinary services designed to address the multiple, often complex needs of abused and neglected children and families. Our program provides care for acutely ill children requiring inpatient care at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. Nationally known for setting standards of care for hospital based programs and one of the founders of the MPEEC program in Chicago (visit the Nacchri website for further information.) Children evaluated include but are not limited to those with physical abuse, neglect, failure to thrive, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. Focus on development of curriculum for medical schools, health professionals as well as community professionals in the area of child maltreatment is our specialty. Over 600 children are annually evaluated and treated for suspected child maltreatment. We provide expert second opinions for all forms of cases as well. The Kids First Clinic at the University of Chicago Medical Center was established by Dr. Kelley Staley in December of 2006 to serve as a medical home for abused and neglected children as part of The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Child Protective Services Team (UCCCH CPS). Kids First Clinic has developed a comprehensive program of coordinated care for abused and neglected children based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) model of the medical home.The Kids First Clinic is a child-centered clinic focused on meeting the on-going complex medical needs of abused and neglected children following release from the hospital. Many of the services required, including critical medical consultation in the coordination of medical, psycho-social, and legal services are specialized skills and are not available in most community outpatient clinic settings, and are not reimbursable. The comprehensive needs of abused and neglected children often remain unmet - increasing the risk of further abuse and neglect, as well as additional and unnecessary medical complication. Child Protection
Team - Carle Clinic Multidisciplinary evaluation for suspected abuse and neglect. Evaluation includes interview of victim by physician and social worker, physical examination and appropriate laboratory studies. Follow up is available. Program interacts with local Department of Children and Family Services, states attorney's office and police departments.
The Center
serves abused and neglected children through comprehensive medical
examinations, complete medical documentation, case coordination, and
staffings with other professionals. Staff includes a master degreed
social worker, 3 caseworkers and 4 part time physicians with special training in the
examination of abused and neglected children. The Center staff has a commitment
to provide comprehensive physical examinations to abused and neglected
children. The Center has an equally important commitment to work with
other professionals in combating and preventing child maltreatment
through a joint effort to take ownership of cases, share information,
combine resources and cooperate when court intervention is necessary.
The Pediatric Resource Center will also provide educational opportunities
to the community on areas of child maltreatment through the sponsorship
of conferences and seminars as well as being responsible to individual
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