Because FAR and CPS response timelines are the same, has management thought about how to deal with the impact on Initial Fact-to-Face (IFF) timelines if the FAR worker must see the child within 72 hours and unforeseen issues impact their ability to do so?

The IFF performance measures should not be affected by FAR. Similar to a caseworker in the Investigative pathway, the FAR worker must complete an IFF within required timeframes. The FAR worker will ask the child's parents permission to interview the child whenever possible. When the FAR worker has made diligent efforts to complete the IFF but has been unable to do so, the FAR supervisor will grant an extension. Children's Administration will continue to track performance issues related to the IFF, repeat maltreatment, repeat referrals, and entry into out-of-home care from both the FAR and Investigative pathways.