child.
Section 1306-B. Family discussion.
The family conference shall include a discussion by the
family about the available resources within the family, the
community and the county agency. The family shall be responsible
for determining which resources to utilize to address the
concerns of safety, permanency and well-being identified by the
county agency or the court. The family shall determine whether
or not to hold this discussion in private. However, if the child
is under the jurisdiction of the court, the court may require
that the discussion be held in private by the family.
Section 1307-B. Plan requirements.
In order for a plan to take effect, it must be approved by
the county agency. If the child is under the jurisdiction of the
court, the plan must be submitted to the court for approval. If
a family is unable to develop an approved plan through the
family conference, the county agency shall determine other means
to engage the family and the child, if appropriate, in the
development of a plan that addresses the concerns of safety,
permanency and well-being identified by the county agency or the
court. The county agency shall support the implementation of the
plan and attempt to ensure that the implementation of the plan
resolves the safety, permanency and well-being concerns
identified by the county agency or the court. Reasonable efforts
to engage the child's family in decisions regarding the child's
safety, permanency or well-being shall be made by the county
agency on an ongoing basis until the child's involvement with
the county agency is terminated.
Section 1308-B. Implementation of family conferencing.
The department shall require county agencies to gradually
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