2025 Session
Last amended: 2020 session
§ 260E.26 — Provision of Child Protective Services
Plain-Language Summary
The local welfare agency must create a written plan with the family within 30 days when child protective services are needed. Services are voluntary unless a court orders them.
260E.26 PROVISION OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
The local welfare agency shall create a written plan, in collaboration with the family whenever possible, within 30 days of the determination that child protective services are needed or upon joint agreement of the local welfare agency and the family that family support and preservation services are needed. Child protective services for a family are voluntary unless ordered by the court.
History:
History: History:
1Sp2020 c 2 art 7 s 26
Practical Notes
If child protection services are needed, the agency works with your family to create a plan. You can choose to participate voluntarily, unless a court orders it.