Guidance for Los Angeles County Mandated Reporters
Overview
Assembly Bill (AB) 2085 narrowed the definition of general neglect in California and provided that a parent/caregiver’s economic disadvantage is not general neglect. Review this collection to understand how Mandated Reporters can adhere to AB 2085 effectively, and discover strategies for supporting families in need when reporting to the Child Protection Hotline may not be required by law.
Printable Tools
Assembly Bill 2085 General Neglect Decision Tree
The General Neglect Decision Tree is a tool that can help Los Angeles County Mandated Reporters make more consistent and accurate reporting decisions that comply with AB 2085. This tool should be utilized after completing the Recommended Decision-Support Steps summarized in the corresponding tipsheet (Implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 2085: Strategies to Enhance Los Angeles County Mandated Reporters' Decision-Making).
Implementing AB 2085 Supplemental Module for Mandated Reporters in Education: Slide Deck and Facilitator Guide
This module, made specifically for mandated reporters in education, is intended to be utilized after completing the core AB 2085 training. It provides additional context and information to support the implementation of AB 2085 across roles within the education sector. The slides with facilitator notes that correspond to AB 2085: Supplemental Training Module for Mandated Reporters in Education are also available for download.
Implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 2085: Strategies to Enhance Los Angeles County Mandated Reporters' Decision-Making
This tipsheet is intended to help Mandated Reporters in Los Angeles County better understand and comply with AB 2085. It highlights Recommended Decision-Support Steps developed to help Mandated Reporters make more accurate, consistent and equitable reporting decisions. These steps should be utilized together with the Assembly Bill 2085 General Neglect Decision Tree.
LA County Department of Children and Family Services’ Newborn Risk Assessment For Substance-Affected Newborns
California state regulations are clear that a positive toxicology screen in and of itself, either prenatally or at the time of birth, does not indicate the need for a report to child protective services. Healthcare providers in Los Angeles County should complete this Newborn Risk Assessment (NRA) for substance-affected newborns developed by the LA County Department of Children and Family Services. Completing the NRA will help healthcare providers assess for additional risk factors posed by the infant/family, and determine if there is a need to ...
Videos
Q&A Panel on Implementing AB 2085 in Los Angeles County
Watch this Q&A video to learn more about AB 2085, the new law modifying the definition of general neglect.
Trainings
Implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 2085: Guidance for Mandated Reporters in Los Angeles County
Assembly Bill (AB) 2085 is a new California state law modifying the definition of reportable general neglect. This course provides Mandated Reporters in California with an overview of AB 2085 and guidance on how to implement the new law. Participants will learn concrete strategies to make more accurate, consistent, and equitable decisions about reporting suspected general neglect. Participants will also gain insight into approaches to supporting families in need when a report to the Child Protection Hotline is not required by law.