By October 1, 2013, the Mayor shall create a comprehensive resource guide for families who come into contact with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. The guide shall include: A clear explanation of the rights and responsibilities of children and families; The role of District agencies, including the: Child and Family Services Agency; Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services; Department of Mental Health; and Department of Health Care Finance; The role of the courts; District government and non-governmental resources related to behavioral health, including contact information; and Websites for District government agencies and nongovernment resources related to behavioral health. The resource guide shall be: Made publicly available on the Internet; Updated as necessary, along with updates of the information described in subsection (a)(4) and (5) of this section; and Made available to other District agencies for distribution.
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