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Intoxicated or Impaired Adult Seeking Custody

Intoxicated or Impaired Adult Seeking Custody

POLICY: Children will not be released into the care of an adult who appears to be intoxicated or otherwise impaired whether due to substance use, illness, or emotional crisis.

PURPOSE: To ensure the child is safe at all times.

To fulfill our ethical obligation to the children and families.

PROCEDURE:

  1. If the concern is a safe trip home:
  • Try to reason with the adult to call someone who can assure the child’s safety.
  • Offer to arrange a safe way home.
  • DO NOT OFFER TO DRIVE THEM IN YOUR CAR.

2. If the concern is for the child’s continued safety after leaving the center:

  • Call the custodial parent to change the arrangements for pick-up.
  • If it is the custodial parent, call someone else on the emergency list.
  • If necessary, call the police and Child Protective Services.