In order to guarantee the minor’s rights as provided in this chapter, the Social Worker of the Department shall make an analysis based on the scientific process of observation and assessment of information, intervention models, and theoretical frameworks and, at his/her discretion, shall take one or more of the following measures:\n(1) Establish a safety plan, with which the legal guardian of the minor shall comply.\n(2) Order the immediate removal of the minor from activities that may threaten or impair his/her rights, and from illegal activities in which he/she may be involved. The minor may be placed in a specialized attention program so that he/she may receive any warranted services.\n(3) Order the immediate removal of the minor from the home where he/she is. In this case, the Department may keep the minor for up to seventy-two (72) hours without having to appear in court. However, the minor shall be placed in the home of a qualified relative, as provided in § 1124 of this title, or in a duly qualified and licensed foster home.\n(4) In those cases in which the minor cannot be placed in 'foster homes,' he/she may be temporarily placed in licensed centers.\n(5) Adoption, if le, or in a duly qualified and licensed foster home.\n(4) In those cases in which the minor cannot be placed in 'foster homes,' he/she may be temporarily placed in licensed centers.\n(5) Adoption, if parental rights have been terminated as provided in this chapter.\n(6) Initiate any appropriate criminal, administrative, or legal action.\n(7) In addition to the foregoing, measures set forth in other legal provisions shall be applied, or any other that guarantees full protection for minors.\nHistory —Dec. 16, 2011, No. 246, § 15, eff. 90 days after Dec. 16, 2011.
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