For a child or youth in the custody of his/her parent/legal guardian in Investigations (INV) and/or Family Based Safety Services (FBSS) cases:  

• All final decisions on placement, services, and/or referrals for the child or youth lie with their parent or legal guardian.   
• All decisions made within the CCT structure are recommendations. DFPS must clearly document the CCT recommendations.   
• If the child or youth’s parent/legal guardian decides to not follow CCT recommendations, staff must document the parent/legal guardian’s reasoning, if known. 
• A parent/legal guardian’s refusal to participate in CCT services does not in itself rise to the level for opening a case to FBSS or warrant removal of the child(ren) or youth.  

For children or youth in conservatorship:  

• All final decisions on placement, services, and/or referrals for the child or youth lie with CPS, as their legal guardian.   
• CCT recommendations must be strongly considered.  
• DFPS must clearly document the CCT recommendations and any reasons for not following CCT recommendations. 

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