DCP Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect Aligned with each element, Active Efforts states that there is a requirement for statutory agencies to clearly document and articulate to the courts the Active Efforts taken prior to seeking an order to remove a child and place them into out of home care. Demonstrated Active Efforts by DCP can provide a positive way forward. Undemonstrated DCP Active Efforts can also be held to account.
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