Teaches positive parenting techniques and behavior management strategies to help increase positive behavior, decrease negative behavior, and model appropriate alternative behavior for children.

Provides evidence-based programs for parents, youth, and children that are proven to strengthen protective factors within the family. Partner with community groups to offer programs ranging from a brief workshop to 18 week programs. Descriptions of programs and workshops are available on website.

Educates the community about child abuse prevention and drug and alcohol awareness/prevention. Provides court ordered supervised visitation services.

Teaches positive parenting techniques and behavior management strategies to help increase positive behavior, decrease negative behavior, and model appropriate alternative behavior for children.

Provides a court-mandated parent seminar designated to help minimize the negative impact of divorce and/or custody and visitation issues on children.

Works to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through protective and preventive services. Services include counseling, case management, parenting education, foster home care, adoption services, court-ordered custody evaluations, supervised visitation, re-unification, and permanent placement. Also contracts with other providers for group home care, residential care, life skills education, day care, day treatment, and supervised independent living.

Provides crisis services and investigates all child abuse and neglect allegations within the county. Case management services conduct home visits, assess the safety of children, and refer children/family to appropriate services. Programs include: Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Triple P, Student Assistance Program, Truancy Outreach, Foster Care, Early Intervention, and Independent Living.

Our professional staff investigate reports made to our office and work with families, when appropriate, to address conditions which adversely affect a child's care. Our staff work with families directly and also coordinate services with community resources to improve family conditions. In-home Services, Placement Services and Adoption Services are integral to our child protective service function.