1. (1) In-home services may be provided to families under the following conditions:

   1. (a) a child has experienced abuse or neglect but can remain safely in the home with a safety plan;
   2. (b) a child is placed with a non-custodial parent or relatives who have custody and guardianship of the child to facilitate permanency;
   3. (c) a child is returned home from out-of-home care;
   4. (d) an adoptive placement is at risk of disruption and intensive services are needed to maintain the child in the adoptive home; or
   5. (e) when reunification is likely within 14 days and intensive support is needed in conjunction with a current out-of-home care caseworker to prepare for and facilitate the reunification.

2. (2) A family may not qualify for in-home services under the following conditions:

   1. (a) a family has the ability to access resources, supports, and services on their own;
   2. (b) there is minimal risk of abuse or neglect to the child; and
   3. (c) the family requires no ongoing monitoring by Child and Family Services.
3. (3) In-home services may be voluntary or court-ordered. A petition may be filed for court-ordered protective supervision of the family.
4. (4) In-home services are available in each geographic region of the state.

KEY: child welfare

Date of Last Change: August 15, 2023

Notice of Continuation: February 14, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 80-1-102; 80-3-102; 80-2-302; 80-2-301; 80-2-306; 80-2-307