Overview
The Family Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is the District’s juvenile probation agency. It works with youth who are:
- Newly arrested
- In a diversion program or on probation
- Skipping school (truancy)
- Running away or not following rules at home or school (known as “PINS” cases).
CSSD handles all youth in the system who are not committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS).
CSSD's mission is to help youth succeed through services and supervision while protecting public safety and reducing repeat offenses.
If your child keeps running away, not following the rules, or skipping school
Supervision and support for your child from the start of the case until it closes, helping the court understand and respond to your child’s needs.
Testing and evaluations to help the court understand your child’s needs
Treatment and support for youth with behavioral or mental health needs
Community education, public safety, and electronic monitoring
Handles cases involving juvenile delinquency and youth needing supervision because of truancy or running away (PINS cases)