The OCA may investigate times when people think an agency isn’t following the law, rules, or policies when dealing with a child or children in the child welfare system. This could be things that they are doing or not doing correctly.
We determine whether the actions and decisions made by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and/or a private child-placing agency are in compliance with laws, rules and DHHS policies and in the best interest of the child.
The link below will take you to the DHHS website where you can find all the Children's Services policy manuals, including Children's Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption Services, Adoption Subsidy and Native American Affairs.
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DHHS Policy Manuals
