The last thing any parent wants is for their child to be removed from their possession due to child protective services claims of negligence, endangerment, or some other parenting issue.
Most parents will do anything to stop this removal, especially if it is a problem that can be easily remedied.
Still, there are times when child protective services decide that the child requires care from another person while a parent makes the necessary corrections.
In some of these situations, FBSS or Family Based Safety Services can step in.
What is Family Based Safety Services?
Family Based Safety Services is an alternative to legally removing the child from the home, a solution that can be less traumatic and bring better outcomes in some cases for keeping families together.
FBSS involves parents voluntarily placing their child in the care and custody of a trusted family member or friend while they work with child protective services to resolve whatever issues have put their child at risk, with the ultimate goal being the reunification of the family once those issues have been satisfactorily dealt with.
FBSS May Not Require Removal of Child From The Home
The best part about the plan is that it does not always require removing the child from the home as long as there is other care available right there.
As long as the child is safe in the home under different custody, they can remain there.
When it is safer for the child to be out of the home, FBSS permits relocating them with a family member temporarily until the situation is resolved.
FBSS Provides Guidance and Support for Parents<
FBSS works by providing parents and caretakers dealing with child protective services claims the essential guidance and support they need to effectively resolve the problems that have put their home situation in danger.
This is done through in-person interviews, the development of a plan to correct existing issues, regular visits from child protective services to work with parents, and then follow-ups to track progress and ensure that the child is still safe and the parents are able to resume caring for their child.
The Child's Well-Being Is The Primary Goal
The goal of child protective services is to protect children and do what is best for them.
Sometimes, even though home situations might be questionable, removing the child from the home and the family is not the best option.
In these instances, when the child is safe to be in the home but the parents just need a little guidance, FBSS can be a great option.
Not every child protective services claim qualifies for FBSS; however, for those that do, it is a preferable solution over permanently removing a child from their home and their parents.