Use this procedure to log a DCSE Referral, including details for cooperation, non-cooperation and good cause. Multiple combinations of adult caretakers, absent parent and child associations can be entered by clicking Save + Add (record) and then entering a new absent parent record.
The DCSE Referral Details page displays.
Enter the Effective Begin Date under the Dates section for which the referral is valid.
The End Date under the Dates section is read-only and will update with the next recorded referral.
Enter the First Name of the absent parent being recorded for the referral.
Enter the Last Name of the absent parent being recorded for the referral.
Enter the Alias Name of the absent parent being recorded for the referral, if applicable.
Select the Gender of the absent parent being recorded for the referral.
Select the case Adult Associated with the referral of the absent parent from the option(s) in the dropdown menu.
Select the case Child Associated with the referral of the absent parent from the option(s) in the dropdown menu.
From the Agree to Cooperate field, select “Yes” or “No” depending on whether the absent parent agrees to cooperate with the DCSE referral.
Enter the date that the individual agrees to or not to cooperate in the Cooperation / Non-Cooperation Date.
If you select “No” from the Agree to Cooperate field, you must select a Non-cooperation Reason field using the dropdown menu or enter a Good Cause instead.
If you select “No” from the Agree to Cooperate field, you can select a Good Cause reason from Good Cause field using the dropdown menu.
Complete the Good Cause Verification field using the options in the dropdown menu.
Enter the date that the Good Cause Verification was received in the Verification Received Date.
Select a Non-Referral Reason from the dropdown menu.
Click Save + Continue or Save + Add to add another DCSE Referral on the case.
The VaCMS records the DCSE referral.
Updated: 02/01/2016