13.32A.040 - Family reconciliation services.

Family reconciliation services.

Families who are in conflict or who are experiencing problems with at-risk youth or a child who may be in need of services may request family reconciliation services from the department. The department may involve a local multidisciplinary team in its response in determining the services to be provided and in providing those services. Such services shall be provided to alleviate personal or family situations which present a serious and imminent threat to the health or stability of the child or family and to maintain families intact wherever possible. Family reconciliation services shall be designed to develop skills and supports within families to resolve problems related to at-risk youth, children in need of services, or family conflicts. These services may include but are not limited to referral to services for suicide prevention, psychiatric or other medical care, or psychological, mental health, drug or alcohol treatment, welfare, legal, educational, or other social services, as appropriate to the needs of the child and the family, and training in parenting, conflict management, and dispute resolution skills.

[2000 c 123 § 3; 1995 c 312 § 5; 1994 c 304 § 3; 1990 c 276 § 4; 1981 c 298 § 1; 1979 c 155 § 18.]

Notes: Short title -- 1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.

Effective date -- 1994 c 304: See note following RCW 28A.635.060.

Intent -- 1990 c 276: See RCW 13.32A.015.

Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- 1990 c 276: See notes following RCW 13.32A.020.

Severability -- 1981 c 298: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1981 c 298 § 20.]

Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.