Cooperation of public and private agencies
Sec. 6. (a) The department shall cooperate with and shall seek and
receive the cooperation of appropriate public and private agencies,
including the following:
(1) Law enforcement agencies.
(2) The courts.
(3) Organizations, groups, and programs providing or concerned
with services related to the prevention, identification, or
treatment of a child who may be a victim of child abuse or
neglect.
(b) The department shall also cooperate with public and private
agencies, organizations, and groups that provide family services
designed to prevent a child's removal from the child's home.
(c) Cooperation and involvement under this section may include
the following:
(1) Consultation services.
(2) Planning.
(3) Case management.
(4) Public education and information services.
(5) Utilization of each other's facilities, staff, and other training.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005,
SEC.100.
Last modified: May 24, 2006