S.C. Code Ann. § 20-7-753 – Designation of state agency as lead agency in juvenile delinquency proceedings; family assessment and service plan; monitoring compliance with plan; reporting to court

(A) In a juvenile delinquency proceeding before the family court, the court may designate a state agency as the lead agency to provide a family assessment to the court. The assessment shall include, but is not limited to, the strengths and weaknesses of the family, problems interfering with the functioning of the family and with the best interests of the child, and recommendations for a comprehensive service plan to strengthen the family and assist in resolving these issues.
(B) The lead agency shall provide the family assessment to the court in a timely manner and the court shall conduct a hearing to review the proposed plan and adopt a plan as part of its order that will best meet the needs and best interest of the child. In arriving at a comprehensive plan, the court shall consider:
1. (1) additional testing or evaluation that may be needed;
2. (2) economic services including, but not limited to, employment services, job training, food stamps, and aid to families with dependent children;
3. (3) counseling services including, but not limited to, marital counseling, parenting skills, and alcohol and drug abuse counseling;
4. (4) and any other programs or services appropriate to the child's and family's needs.
(C) The lead agency is responsible for monitoring compliance with the court ordered plan and shall report to the court at such times as the court requires.