Requiring parents or guardians to participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement

HB 2598 requires parents or guardians to participate in programs for juveniles in out-of-home placements (such as foster care), unless a court determines participation isn't in the juvenile's best interest. The bill amends West Virginia law to mandate that court orders for juvenile services include this participation requirement and that programs like family therapy must involve parents/guardians. It directly affects juveniles in care, their families, and child welfare agencies responsible for implementing court-mandated services. The law aims to strengthen family involvement in juvenile care plans but does not create new services - only requires existing programs to include parental participation where appropriate.