What is a parent agency treatment plan(PATP) in an abuse/neglect case?
A parent agency treatment plan (PATP) is a document that is drafted by employees at the Department of Human Services (DHS) that outlines what the parties, normally the mother and father, have to do to keep their minor children ( or in some cases get their children back). The PATP consists of various items that the parents have to do including, but not limited to, a psychological examination, parenting classes, drug testing, and other various programs depending on the needs of the family. If the parties fail to benefit from the services and fail to substantially comply with the PATP their parental rights could be terminated. It is vitally important that the parties know and understand what is expected of them in the PATP and to comply with the services to ensure they keep their children.
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