The document discusses safety plans in child protective services investigations. It defines a safety plan as identifying controls to ensure a child's immediate safety by addressing factors from a safety assessment. A safety plan is required for substantiated reports and some unsubstantiated cases. It describes safety plans as temporary measures until a case plan is developed. The document outlines requirements for completing a safety plan using Form 455B, including involving parents to develop detailed steps for each identified safety factor. It emphasizes making parents part of the safety planning process so they agree with and will follow the plan.