The Child Protection Consultation Team is staffed by a multidisciplinary team which includes a program director, medical director, part time clinical social worker, and part time pediatrician. Consultation from the Team is available to providers throughout MGH, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist with the assessment and management of suspected cases of child maltreatment. In addition, the Team serves as a liaison to community agencies including the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), Suffolk County Children’s Advocacy Center, local police departments, district attorney offices, and the courts.
Outcome
In 2013, the Team held 777 consultations with providers.