A child with, or at risk of, a serious emotional disturbance shall be provided access to a comprehensive system of care tailored to meet the child’s unique needs. The system of care shall be child-centered and family- focused; culturally competent; and non-discriminatory. The system also shall provide services in the child’s own community to the maximum degree possible with available and appropriate resources, or shall refer off-Island until such services are available on Guam. These services shall be provided in the least restrictive setting.

SOURCE: Added by P.L. 25-141:1 (May 26, 2000). Repealed and reenacted by P.L.
27-047:1 (Dec. 17, 2003).