Program areas include Child Protection Intake, Kinship Care, Parent Education, Juvenile Court Services, Specialized Youth Services and ongoing services for children and adolescents. Child Protection Intake investigates reports of alleged child maltreatment. If additional services are needed, referrals are made to Child Protection Disposition or other community resources. Child Protection Disposition and Adolescent and Juvenile Court Services are responsible for assessing a family s need for services and providing ongoing services through voluntary and court ordered plan for children in need of protection and services and juvenile delinquencies. Services include assessment, developing case plans, case management, referral to appropriate services, monitoring services and educational programs such as Parent Education.
Some services do have a fee based on ability to pay.
Adult Support and Protective Services Home and community based services are available to persons experiencing difficulties with infirmities of aging, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, chronic mental illness, alcohol, or other drug abuse. Assistance is targeted at assuring health and safety, preventing unnecessary nursing home or other institutional admissions, and promoting return from institutional care. It may include provision of information, adult protective investigation, supportive home care, alternative residential care, counseling, psychiatry, vocational, or other supports. Service plans are written based on eligibility and assessed need. Staff case managers assist in developing plans, accessing financial and other resources, making referrals to contracted provider agencies, and monitoring services to assure progress and satisfaction with care.