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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 2-1517.51: Family resource guide.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 2. Government Administration.
  2. Chapter 15. Youth Affairs.
  3. Subchapter I-C. Youth Behavioral Health.
  4. Part C. Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Infrastructure.

(a)

By October 1, 2013, the Mayor shall create a comprehensive resource guide for families who come into contact with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The guide shall include:

(1)

A clear explanation of the rights and responsibilities of children and families;

(2)

The role of District agencies, including the:

(A)

Child and Family Services Agency;

(B)

Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services;

(C)

Department of Mental Health; and

(D)

Department of Health Care Finance;

(3)

The role of the courts;

(4)

District government and non-governmental resources related to behavioral health, including contact information; and

(5)

Websites for District government agencies and nongovernment resources related to behavioral health.

(b)

The resource guide shall be:

(1)

Made publicly available on the Internet;

(2)

Updated as necessary, along with updates of the information described in subsection (a)(4) and (5) of this section; and

(3)

Made available to other District agencies for distribution.

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