Statutes | MLBSA Title 8 Chapter 13 Subchapter 3 ยง 3155 | 2018
(a) Requirement of a Social Services Report. To aid the court in its decision, a social services report consisting of a written evaluation of matters relevant to the disposition of the case shall be made by the person or agencies filing the petition.
(b) Contents of a Social Services Report. The social services report shall include the following points, and be made available to the court, and the parties as deemed appropriate by the court, at least three (3) days prior to a child / family protection review hearing:
(1) A summary of the problem(s).
(2) What steps, if any, have the parent, guardian, custodian or social services personnel already taken to correct the problem(s).
(3) What services could benefit the parent, guardian or custodian, but are not available in the community.
(4) A report on how the child is doing in his / her current placement(s) since the last hearing. If there have been any moves, the report will contain the reason for such moves.
(5) Dates of contacts with parent, guardian or custodian and the child since the first hearing was held, method of contact, duration and subjects discussed.
(6) If there have been no contacts with the parent, guardian, custodian by the social worker, what efforts have been made to contact such parties.
(7) An assessment of when the child is expected to return home.
(8) A list of who the extended family members are and a list of contacts or attempts to contact such family members regarding placement of child.
(9) Social services personnel shall develop a case plan and shall make recommendations for the next six (6) months. Such recommendations will include:
(A) A treatment plan for the parents, guardian or custodian.
(B) Future placement of the child.
(C) What services should be provided for the child, if services are needed.
Historical and Statutory Notes
Source: Band Ordinance 01-96, § 20.