Until when is the CPI responsible for monitoring a safety plan?

The correct understanding of when the Child Protection Investigator (CPI) is responsible for monitoring a safety plan is that this responsibility continues until the investigation is completed. The investigation phase is critical for assessing the safety of the child and the effectiveness of the safety plan implemented. During this time, the CPI ensures that the safety measures are being followed and are adequate to protect the child from any identified risks.

Once the investigation concludes, the determination may lead to different outcomes, such as closing the case, ongoing monitoring under a different intervention plan, or removal of the child if necessary. Other options involve timelines or conditions that may occur after the investigation phase and do not pertain directly to the CPI's monitoring duties.

For instance, monitoring a safety plan continues until the investigation is complete and the findings dictate the next steps rather than until the child turns 18 or until parental rights are terminated, which are separate legal processes. The focus during this stage is on ensuring immediate safety and assessing the family situation in the context of the investigation.