Protective and preventive services to be provided by department of social ...

191.739. Protective and preventive services to be provided by department of social services, duties. — 1. The department of social services shall provide protective services for children that meet the criteria established in section 191.737 . In addition the department of social services may provide preventive services for children that meet the criteria established in section 191.737 . 2. No department shall cease providing services for any child exposed to substances as set forth in section 191.737 wherein a physician or health care provider has made or approved a written assessment which documents the child as being at risk of abuse or neglect until a physician or health care provider authorizes such file to be closed. (L. 1991 S.B. 190 § 8, A.L. 2018 S.B. 819)