Information associated with the initial screening of either a static (e.g., email, fax, Suspected Child Abuse Report, voice mail) or interactive (e.g., telephone call, in person) communication with a child welfare agency.  Screening of the communication by an agency’s hotline or central receiving unit allows staff to determine how to route the communication (e.g., county staff, county services or whether a reported incident requires further assessment as to whether it is a possible instance of Child Abuse Neglect or Exploitation (CANE).