Who makes the decision to remove a child from his or her home in Clark County?
A committee from Family & Children Services (FCS) of Clark County and other local service providers may meet and make recommendations to the court regarding the placement of children. However, law enforcement and / or the courts make the official decision to remove a child from home.
What happens when a child is removed from home?
Whenever possible and appropriate, FCS attempts to place children with family members, or kinship providers. If no family members or kinship providers are available, a child may be placed in a licensed substitute, or foster care setting.
Do children in foster care ever return home?
Yes. FCS, along with the family and other involved parties, develops a case plan. The plan outlines goals and services needed to reduce the risk to a child and enable reunification with the family.
How long does a child remain in foster care?
This depends on progress made on a family’s case plan. Typically, children remain in foster care no longer than 12 months. After that time, the agency proceeds with alternative permanency plans, which include, but are not limited to: adoption, planned permanent living and/or independent living.
