If, at any phase of the proceedings, the court contemplates ordering services or placement for a minor or a child, the court, prior to ordering such services or placement, shall notify the department of health and human services and shall afford the department an opportunity to be heard on the issue of appropriateness of the services or placement. The department shall provide the court with a recommendation for the disposition of the minor or child, which shall include the costs of the recommended services, placements and programs.
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