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Section 4 Overview

This section pertains to the policy and procedures necessary when an out-of-home placement of a child is imminent or has occurred.

Chapter 20 Overview

This chapter describes the process required when the recommendation is made that a child be placed in a hospital setting for psychiatric treatment.

Table of Contents

20.1  Definition and Criteria for Placement

20.2  Psychiatric Hospital Placement and Service Delivery

NOTE:  Psychiatric hospitalization should be considered a treatment resource Not a placement resource.

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