Section 20. Family Withdrawal From In-Home Services

When the family withdraws after beginning IHS, the practitioner shall conduct a safety assessment and a risk assessment and review the results. The practitioner also considers information from the investigation, as well as other pertinent information, to determine an appropriate course of action. Action may include, but is not limited to: A. revision of the IHS family plan; B. report of the family to statewide central intake (SCI); 8.10.6 NMAC 5 C. case closure; or D. pursuit of involuntary services through a court order.