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Policies

Chapter 20 Health Services
Chapter 21 Education Services
Chapter 22 Food Service
Chapter 23 Sanitation and Hygiene
Chapter 24 Rights
Chapter 25 Rules and Discipline
Chapter 26 Communication, Mail, Visiting, Telephone for Residential Programs
Chapter 27 Security, Control and Protection
From Harm
Chapter 28 Facilities Management
Chapter 29 Fire, Safety and Emergency Procedures
Chapter 30 Program Support Services
Chapter 31 Regional and Field Services Operations
Chapter 32 HIPAA
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Policies

• Policy Chapter - Staff Assignment Responsibility
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• Policies and Forms Updates
Chapter 1 Administration
Chapter 3 Fiscal Management
Chapter 4 Personnel
Chapter 5 Training and Staff Development
Chapter 7 Information Technology
Chapter 8 DCS Volunteer Services Program
Chapter 9 Child Records
Chapter 11 Assessment
Chapter 12 Release/Revocation/Discharge
Chapter 13 Juvenile Justice Regional Services
Chapter 14 Child Protective Services
Chapter 15 Adoption Services
Chapter 16 Foster Care
Chapter 18 Administrative Services and
Programs for Juvenile Justice Facilities
Chapter 19 Mental Health Treatment