A: : If you are not someone required by
law to report child abuse or neglect
(not a mandated reporter), the social worker will NOT provide you with follow up
information because, per state law,
that would be a breach of family confidentiality.
If you are a mandated reporter, the social worker will send you a letter. Mandated
reporters are teachers, doctors,
and other professionals who are required by law to report suspected maltreatment.
The letter will provide only basic
information about the intervention to meet state law requirements to protect family
confidentiality.