Voluntary Placement Agreement 623-05-15-65

(Revised 4/25/16 ML #3469)

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PI 21-10

 

 

Voluntary placement agreements between the parent and an agency are the sole responsibility of the county or tribal social service agency. The voluntary placement agreement is limited to 45 days of placement for children under the age of 18 and requires the approval of the regional supervisor.

 

NDDHS Children & Family Services does not participate in payment for voluntary placements when a public agency does not have care, custody, and control of the child. If voluntary treatment is a desire of the family, the families are to be redirected to the NDDHS Behavioral Health Division Voluntary Treatment Program in an effort to avoid unnecessary relinquishment of parental custody.