12.10.030 Disposition.
(a) At the informal conference, YSS may:
(1) Refer the child and the child’s parent/guardian/caretaker to an available program or service provider for needed assistance;
(2) Arrange terms, goals for a family case plan under the supervision of YSS;
(3) Enter into a written Voluntary Placement Agreement; if one has not already been executed or
(4) Recommend that the petition for removal pursuant to Chapter 12.30 YTC be initiated.
(b) YSS shall set forth in writing the conclusions reached at the informal conference and the disposition agreed to by the parties for remedying the situation.
(c) Any informal voluntary service period shall not exceed a reasonable period of time, and must be consistent with the best wishes of the child.
(d) Any voluntary placement in excess of 180 days may be authorized by a finding that the placement is in the best interests of the child, obtained prior to the 180th day of the child’s placement.
(e) Any case plan or voluntary placement of a child pursuant to this section shall be subject to another informal conference.
(f) Eligibility for kinship guardianship assistance payment program should be assessed where the child is placed with a relative. [Ord. 46A § 1103, adopted, 3/24/2016.]