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Provide services to help children and families.
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Act to protect children who have been abused or neglected, are at risk
of harm, or who are dependent.
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Receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect as mandated
by law.
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Facilitate placement of children who are abused, neglected or dependent
and placed in the custody of Miami County Children’s Services
by Juvenile Court. Children are placed in least restrictive, most family-like
settings, if an alternative placement is needed.