History

Established: 1963

Legal Mandates

Complies with the following state laws/regulations requiring that child abuse and neglect be investigated and safe permanent homes be secured for dependent children:

• Juvenile Act (Act 333) and amendments
• Child Protective Services Law (Act 124) and amendments
• Regulations governing County children and youth agencies
• Child protective services regulations
• Domestic Relations Title 23
• Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure

Also complies with all applicable Federal legislation, including:

• The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
• The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980
• The Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994
• Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
• When needed, provides protective custody, emergency shelter care, medical and mental health services, foster care and adoptive services.
• Provides a family service plan with goals for establishing a safe child environment.
• Supervises any temporary placement of children.
• Ensures a permanent home for every child.