Provides the Juvenile Court with investigative information needed to determine a child's best interest. If a child has suffered or is at risk of serious harm as a result of abuse or neglect, a petition may be filed with the Sacramento County Juvenile Court to make the child a dependent of the Court.

Court Services Social Workers:

• Investigate the allegations and prepare reports based on the facts of the investigation and a social study of the family.
• Make a dispositional recommendation to the Court regarding the placement of the child.
• Assist the family in developing a case plan to address the issues that led to Court involvement. The case plan will be presented to the Court and may include parenting classes, counseling, etc.