Child Welfare Academy Competency Exam Practice

What are the three types of findings in a CPS Investigation outcome?

Indicated Ruled Out Unsubstantiated Indicated, Ruled Out, and Unsubstantiated

Correct Answer:

Unsubstantiated

Explanation:

When CPS investigations summarize their findings, there are three possible outcomes: Indicated, Unsubstantiated, and Ruled Out. Indicated means there is credible evidence that maltreatment occurred. Unsubstantiated means there isn’t enough credible evidence to prove or disprove the allegation. Ruled Out means the investigation determined that the allegations did not occur. Since the question asks for the three types of findings, the correct choice is the one that includes all three categories. Choosing only one category SAMPLEleaves out the other possible conclusions an investigation might reach, so it doesn’t fully answer the question.

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