Recommendation R2.2.3
To prevent expensive lawsuits, protect itself against fraudulent lawsuits, and reduce settlement costs: Social workers should ensure sufficient documentation of necessary information, establishing their due diligence and legal compliance.
Jury report: Los Angeles County Foster Care · PDF page 136
Permanent linkOfficial response
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (consolidated County departmental response)
Agency says implementedFor the shared litigation-risk objective, DCFS and DMH agree and claim ongoing documentation implementation. DCFS plans to share AB 218 litigation lessons and documentation tips; DMH cites its provider manual revised July 2, 2026 and clinical-documentation training. These are respondent claims, not findings of legal compliance.
Read official response · PDF page 25Editorial engagement review of the answer, not confirmation of implementation. For the shared litigation-risk objective, DCFS and DMH agree and claim ongoing documentation implementation. DCFS plans to share AB 218 litigation lessons and documentation tips; DMH cites its provider manual revised July 2, 2026 and clinical-documentation training. These are respondent claims, not findings of legal compliance. Report physical PDF page(s) 136–137; County response physical PDF page(s) 25. Claims remain attributed; adoption date is not a filing or receipt date.
- DCFS AB 218 Litigation Team will share litigation lessons, documentation trends and practice tips with child welfare leadership; separate DMH manual revision is described as already completed. Owner: Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (consolidated County departmental response). Timing: Not specified.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.