WASHINGTON
Christi McGinley
Information Systems Development Manager
Division of Children and Family Services
Washington Department of Social and
Health Services
14th and Jefferson Streets
Office Building 2, 3rd Floor
Olympia, WA 98504-5710
(360) 902-8022 (360) 902-7903 Fax
Sources of Data and Data Collection Methods
Data are from the Case and Management Information System (CAMIS). In addition, hand-generated forms are submitted by local office staff to the Social Services Payment System (SSPS). Data are also keyed into a computer by a local clerk or social worker. Service code data for Child Protective Services are gathered at intake only. Information reflects reported data.
Level of Evidence Used To Substantiate a Report
Preponderance of evidence.
Comments on Specific Items
Item 4: The large percentage of substantiated investigations may be due to what data are accepted as valid referrals. Washington is currently working on an investigation segment of CAMIS. When this is completed, Washington will have a more-accurate reflection of substantiated investigations.
Items 5 and 6: The child number reported under item 5 is a duplicated count based on referrals. The number of children under item 6 is unduplicated and requires that a case had been created for the referral. Note that the State does not report on unsubstantiated children.
Item 7: The reason for a smaller total in item 7 compared to item 6A is that some cases do not have the maltreatment type listed.
Items 8-10: The numbers in these items are unduplicated counts.
Item 14: The only report of fatality known to DSHS is if law enforcement is involved. Otherwise,deaths are usually unknown. Child Death Review Team changes are in process.
