Yes. We may, in our sole discretion, at any time route a case
that is assigned for and otherwise appears to meet the criteria for
alternative response to be conducted as a thorough investigation.
A non-exhaustive list of the factors we may consider in deciding to
change a case from an alternative response to an investigation includes:
(1) inability to assess the safety of the child who
is the subject of the report;
(2) inability to locate or reach the family;
(3) increased risk of abuse or neglect; or
(4) a change in household composition.
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