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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:

  1. Submission of Concern or Complaint Anyone may do so but usually done by law enforcement, school officials, or parents.
  2. Investigation by FINS Officer
  3. Family Assessment conducted if investigation finds that case meets criteria
  4. Plan of Action and Service Delivery
  5. Monitoring and Progress
  6. FINS Panel (as needed)
  7. FINS Court Hearing (as needed)

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