Description: Provides placement, casework, and related services. Placement services are for abused, abandoned, molested, exploited, or neglected children age birth-17. Assists children that do not have a parent or guardian willing or able to protect them. Places children under protection of Juvenile Court. Initiates services like:
court action
conducts investigation
arranges emergency shelter
foster care
out-of-home placement
in-home court supervision
Assesses possibility of family reunification if sought. If reunification is no longer appropriate, plans are developed for permanent placement of the child or children. Arranges plans for fostering, adoption, guardianship or reunification with counseled parents.
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