§ 18965 Local Child Protection Commissions

• •County leaders can pick a local group to help with child and family services.
• •The group must focus on helping kids, especially stopping and dealing with child abuse.
• •The group can also work on other human services if needed.

A county wants to make sure kids are safe and families get help.

The county leaders can choose a local group, like a child welfare council, to handle these tasks. This group will work on things like preventing child abuse and helping families in need.