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WCCB Facts
Facts to know about WCCB
Children in WCCB care range from a few days old to 21 years.
WCCB places children in resource homes when there is evidence of neglect or abuse.
Every child under WCCB care has a caseworker; each resource family has a mentor resource family in the same geographical area to answer questions and provide guidance and support.
WCCB retains legal custody of all children that it places in resource homes until they return to their families or are adopted.
Resource families make routine decisions that affect the child, but major decisions are made with the involvement of the caseworker or other WCCB agent.
WCCB covers daily board and medical assistance for a child’s medical and dental expenses while in the care of resource families.
WCCB provides 24-hour emergency support and ongoing training for care-givers.