In addition to case management and assessment by agency social work staff, many ancillary services are purchased from contract agencies to directly provide assistance and care to clients. Eligibility for some services is based on family income and assets as well as level of medical care needed. The Community Options Program philosophy guides the long term care services to the elderly and disabled. In addition to redirecting the juvenile's behavior, attention and intervention efforts are given to strengthen parental control and functioning. The balanced approach of juvenile justice addresses community protection, youth accountability and the development of youth's and parents' competencies.
Services are court ordered and frequently utilize collateral resources.
Close coordination with law enforcement, schools, Court System, District Attorney's Office, and other counseling service agencies are maintained. Safety intervention services are provided to the child while family assessment and services are initiated. While providing protection for the children, the focus is on assisting the family to successfully manage stressful situations and enhance their ability to function as a responsible, nurturing unit. A wide range of supportive treatment and preventative services are directed at improved family functioning, the prevention of family break-up and family reunification. These services are also known as child welfare services.