Benton County embraces Federal and State initiatives to provide safety, permanency and well-being to children. The Agency designs and delivers services which will strengthen and assist families. Family preservation services are provided to allow children to safely remain in their home and community. When this is not possible, and as a last resort, out of home placement of children may be necessary. When this occurs, reunification is the primary goal.

Social workers assist families in identifying their strength's and needs. They assist in locating resources as close to home as possible. The Department may purchase services or directly provide services when a need is determined. A fee based income may be set.