Child Protection-  Child protection services are mandated by law and may be court ordered. 

Initial Intervention Services-
    * Intake and assessment of referrals
    * Child abuse and neglect investigation 
    * Hours & Contact info
    *  Screening Criteria for alleged Child Maltreatment.pdf   

Indian Child Welfare Services-
    * Staffed by American Indian workers and others interested in Indian Child Welfare
    * Coordinate County with Tribal services 
        
Child Protection Services-
    * Assist parents with providing safe and nurturing homes for children
    * Arrange for temporary or permanent out-of-home child placements
    * Reunite and bring families together
    * Coordinate with community services 
        
Prevention/Intervention- Voluntary services to strengthen families and build healthy communities. 

Child Care Services- Assistance in locating affordable, accessible and quality child care.
    * Child Care licensing
    * Child Care financial assistance
    * Child Care Resource and Referral
    *  Program Policy Manual.pdf 
    *  Child Care Assistance Program Fund Plan 2008-09.pdf 
    *  Child Care Assistance Program attachments.pdf 
    * Child Care Assistance Program additional.pdf 
 
Children's Mental Health- Services for children with severe emotional disturbances and their families.
    * Team with parents and help them access mental health services
    * School and community support
    * Treatment and respite care referral 
        
Family Outreach- Short-term services available to help families get through tough times.
    * Focus on what families want
    * Bring support and encouragement
    * Connect to community resources 
        
Extended Family Services- On-going services for families that need support due to:
    * Disability
    * Parent-child conflict
    * Child placement out-of-home 
      
Intensive Family-Based Services- Family-focused and strength-based program designed to help families stay together.
    * In-home services for up to 6 months
    * Counseling and parenting education
    * Increase skills and resources