1. In response to a family services assessment, the department shall provide appropriate referral services to a person responsible for the child's welfare and the children under the same care as may be necessary for the well-being and safety of the children. 2. The department may discharge the powers and duties provided under this section through an authorized agent.
50-25.1-24. Evidence-based screening tool records - Confidentiality - Admissibility - Privileged. 1. Evidence-based screening tool records are confidential and may be only used for conducting a screening, treatment, referral for services, and receiving services. 2. Evidence-based screening tool records are not subject to section 50-25.1-11. 3. The department may release reports, data compilations, analyses, and summaries, which identify or analyze trends. 4. Evidence-based screening tool records are privileged and are not subject to subpoena or discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil or administrative action.