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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 3 Overview

This chapter describes the process that should occur with the child, parent(s), and Family Support Team when a child is placed in out-of-home care.

Table of Contents

3.1  Emergency Placement Activities

3.1.1 Initial Child Contact

3.1.2  Protective Custody of the Child

3.1.3    Initial Parental Involvement – First 24 Hours


3.1.3.1 Investigation and Protective Custody
3.1.3.2 Transition to the Family Children’s Service Worker

3.2  Parent/Caretaker Request for Placement of the Child

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

CS03-51, CD05-72, CD06-81

Memoranda History:

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