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FINS - Families In
Need of Services
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FINS
is a program
that works in conjunction with the 22nd Judicial District Court,
City Court of Slidell, and City Court of Bogalusa juvenile justice systems.
FINS is dedicated to
intervene in the following:
- Truancy
- Habitual violation of
school rules
- Ungovernable behavior by
juveniles
- Runaway behavior
- Possession and use of drugs
and alcohol
- Caretakers contributing to
child's problems
- Caretakers missing school
meetings regarding child's behavior in school
- Children under 10 who
commit adult crimes
The goal of FINS
is to work with children, families, school officials, other community
resources, and the courts as needed in order to reduce the child's
dysfunctional behavior and dysfunction in the home so that the family may
remain intact and that the child and family remain productive in all areas
of life.
The Referral and
Action Process:
- Submission of Concern or
Complaint Anyone may do so but usually done by law enforcement, school
officials, or parents.
- Investigation by FINS
Officer
- Family Assessment conducted
if investigation finds that case meets criteria
- Plan of Action and Service
Delivery
- Monitoring and Progress
- FINS Panel (as needed)
- FINS Court Hearing (as
needed)
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