PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED
Juvenile Justice:  Juvenile Custody Intake - Social Workers are available 24 hours a day to determine if legal grounds exist to hold a child in custody upon the child being taken into custody by either Law Enforcement or other Child Welfare Social Workers.

Juvenile Court Intake - A Juvenile Court Intake Social Worker reviews allegations a child is either delinquent or in need of protection or services due to uncontrollability or child maltreatment making recommendations to the District Attorney's office how the matter should be handled by the legal system.  This review may include a conference with the family.

Juvenile Court Case Management - Social Workers perform family assessments making recommendations to the Court for conditions with a child and family which promote community protection, child accountability, and improve child and family competency.  Upon completion of the family assessment, the Social Worker will provide case planning and supervision services.

Child Protection Ongoing Services:  Child Protection Case Management - Social Workers perform family assessments making recommendations to the Court for conditions with families which promote child safety, child well being, and permanency with the child's living situation.  Upon completion of the family assessment, the Social Worker will provide case planning, case evaluation, and safety services.

Other Services:  The Youth and Family Services Unit collaborates with community providers to enhance the quality of services provided with the people of Douglas County.  This includes educating the community on issues related to delinquency and maltreatment.  This education is also provided to the state and our government representatives supporting policy and legislation which promotes a more effective and efficient child welfare system.