N.H. Rev. Stat. § 169-D:5-c

Current through Chapter 43 of the 2024 Legislative Session (with exception of Chapter 41 which is not yet available)

Section 169-D:5-c - Voluntary Services

The department shall assess whether to offer the child and family, on a voluntary basis, any services permitted under RSA 169-D:17 except out-of-home placement of the child. The department may decline to offer services to a child or family if it concludes that the child does not meet the definition of child in need of services in RSA 169-D:2, II, or if the department otherwise determines that voluntary services are not appropriate for the child or family. The department shall document the basis for its decision. Notwithstanding RSA 541-A, the department's decision shall not be subject to appeal, nor shall the fact that the department declined to offer voluntary services preclude a person from filing a petition under RSA 169-D:5, I. Voluntary services provided under this section shall not exceed 9 months, unless the department determines that an extension for an additional, specified period of time is appropriate.

RSA 169-D:5-c

Added by 2013 , 249: 6, eff. 9/1/2013.

2013, 249 : 6 , eff. Sept. 1, 2013.