Tribe: Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin
18. Informal Agreement
a. CFS may enter into an informal agreement with the child of age 12 or older, the
parent(s), guardian(s), or custodian(s), and other parties when the worker has determined
that the interests of the child do not require filing of a Child/Family Protection Petition
and the facts of the case lead the social worker to believe the Court would have
jurisdiction over the matter. This informal agreement shall be in writing and signed by
the parties.
b. If at anytime during the period of the informal agreement that CFS determines
the obligations imposed under the agreement are not being met, CFS may cancel the
agreement and file a Child/Family Protection Petition with the Court.
c. The informal agreement will remain in effect for up to six months, from the
date signed, unless the child, parent(s), guardian(s), or legal custodian(s) is discharged
sooner by CFS or upon the mutual consent of the parties.
d. If, upon the expiration of the informal agreement, its express terms and
conditions have not been fulfilled, CFS may then file a Child/Family Protection Petition.