After a DCPP case is opened, the agency has 60 days to complete an initial strength and needs assessment of the child. Subsequent reassessments are required every six months after that for children in in-home placement, and every three months for children in out-of-home placement (foster placement.)nA DCPP strengths and needs assessment is used to: nEvaluate the child’s strengths and needsnIdentify the child’s most critical needsnFormulate a service plan to address their needs