• Wayne County Children Services (WCCS) Goal:

                Protect children with the least intrusive measures to families.

• Families Involved:

                Over 50% of families keep their children at home despite WCCS involvement.

• Services Provided:

                Short-term services aimed at educating and enhancing parental functioning.

                Goal: Avoid unnecessary placement of children and trauma.

• Case Management:

                 Each family assigned a primary caseworker.

                 Development of a case plan outlining necessary services.

• Content of Case Plan:

                Identifies services needed to enhance parental functioning and reduce risk of further abuse or neglect.

• Counseling Services:

               Provided by caseworkers.

              Topics may include child development, nutrition, hygiene, parenting skills, and appropriate expectations for                children.