A pre-adoptive couple alleged that OCS violated policy when it removed two children from the complainants’ home on an emergency basis. OCS Policy 3.18.1 that specifies that, prior to terminating a pre-adoptive placement, the agency should make efforts to keep the placement intact. In this case, the children were removed from the placement after the complainants engaged in therapeutic practices with one of the children that were not supported by the child’s therapist. After consulting with the therapist, guardian ad litem, and the agency’s attorney, the OCS worker decided to terminate the placement on an emergency basis. Under the circumstances, the agency’s decision not to offer services to the family prior to terminating the placement appeared reasonable. Further, under AS 47.10.080(s), OCS has considerable discretion to make placement decisions for children committed to its custody. (A2016-1517)