In some cases, Children’s Services will provide training in independent living skills for older teens. Children may be placed in temporary care of relatives, foster parents or others when they cannot be safe in their own homes. If necessary for the safety of the children, Children’s Services seeks protective temporary or permanent custody of children through Juvenile Court. Children’s Services may also refer families to services – such as drug abuse treatment, emergency housing, mental health counseling and parent training – for additional help. The division works closely with both families and community partners in making decisions that affect the children. In some cases, Children’s Services may remain involved with a family if additional services are needed. If you suspect child abuse, please don’t hesitate to call 93, to report your suspicions Family Involvement If they determine abuse or neglect has occurred, caseworkers will try to help parents or caregivers deal with the issues that have led to abuse or neglect. When abuse or neglect is reported, trained social workers investigate the allegation. Children's Services is legally responsible for taking reports of child abuse and neglect, investigating reports and acting to protect child victims and children at risk of harm.Ĭhildren’s Services caseworkers’ primary interest is the safety of the children. The sheriff will contact a caseworker for emergencies. After business hours contact the Highland County Sheriff's office at 393-1471. When breaking down the HIGHLAND County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 1,800 with 18 female and 35 male inmates. A Report is MadeĬhildren’s Services is available to accept reports of abuse/neglect during business hours at 393-3111. HIGHLAND County has 1 jails with an average daily population of 43,045 inmates with a total of 1 jail population. Highland County Children’s Services works with families to help keep Highland County children safe.

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