The SOC 242 and You (eLearning)

The SOC 242 is the official data collection tool used by the California Department of Social Services to track APS activity statewide. Revised in 2019, the form now captures expanded demographic information about clients, suspected abusers and reporters. This course helps APS professionals understand the purpose of the SOC 242, how to complete it accurately and why precise data reporting is essential for shaping policy and funding decisions at the state and federal levels.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain why the SOC 242 is important in driving decisions regarding APS programs statewide

• Identify the areas of the SOC 242 that changed in January 2019 and explain the reasoning behind those changes

• Identify demographic categories shared by both the client and the suspected abusers

• Explain why collecting information about both client and suspected abuser demographics is important