(a) The Department of Human Services shall have the authority to make referrals or provide services during the course of a child maltreatment investigation.
(b) Any family may request supportive services from the department.
(c) Supportive services shall be offered for the purpose of preventing child maltreatment.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs
Subtitle 2 - Law Enforcement Agencies and Programs
Chapter 18 - Child Maltreatment Act
Subchapter 10 - Protective Custody
§ 12-18-1001. Protective custody generally
§ 12-18-1002. Placement in a foster home
§ 12-18-1003. Consent for health care and services
§ 12-18-1004. Notice when custody is invoked
§ 12-18-1006. Custody of children generally — Health and safety of the child
§ 12-18-1007. Services to families generally
§ 12-18-1008. Removal from home — Procedure
§ 12-18-1009. When the investigation determines that the child can safely remain at home
§ 12-18-1010. When a child maltreatment investigation is determined to be true or true but exempted
§ 12-18-1011. When a report of child maltreatment is determined to be unsubstantiated