Plan objectives
Sec. 9. The objectives of a plan developed under this chapter
include the following:
(1) Promoting the welfare of children and self sufficiency of
families with children at risk of abuse or neglect, dependency,
or delinquency, as defined or described in this chapter.
(2) Preventing or reducing the number of cases of child abuse,
delinquency, or neglect that may require juvenile court
intervention.
(3) Coordinating available resources to promote efficiency and
avoid duplication of programs and services.
(4) Reducing or minimizing the cost of providing services to
children and families with children who are or may become
delinquent children.
(5) Reducing or eliminating to the extent possible the need to
remove children from their parents, guardians, or custodians for
foster home care or institutional placement.
As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.35.
Last modified: May 24, 2006