Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy

http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.pdf

State
Statutes
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Administration on Children, Youth and Families
Children’s Bureau
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Children’s Bureau/ACYF
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW
Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20024
800.394.3366
Email: info@childwelfare.gov
www.childwelfare.gov
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy
Current Through October 2009
Child welfare professionals require ready access to State laws and regulations regarding child protection, foster care, and adoption. This publication provides web addresses for State statutes accessible online and lists the parts of the code for each State and territory that contain the laws addressing child protection, adoption, and child welfare. It also provides web addresses for States’ regulation and policy websites and lists other resources that explain States’ policies and procedures.
Electronic copies of this publication may be downloaded at
www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
To find statute information for a particular State, go to
www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/state/index.cfm
To find information on all the States and territories, order a copy of the full‑length PDF by calling 800.394.3366 or download it at
www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.pdf
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy
www.childwelfare.gov
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State Statutes
State statutes are provisions enacted by State legislatures that authorize a State government to operate and perform its many functions. All States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands currently make their statutes available on websites that are freely accessible to the public.1 Statutes are organized topically into codes by titles, chapters, articles, or sections. Familiarity with the structure of a State’s code is helpful for locating information.
State Policy and Regulation
State regulations, also known as administrative law or policy, are promulgated by State agencies to guide the application of statutory requirements to agency practice.2 Each department or agency within a State government typically is responsible for formulating regulations and policy for the programs that the agency administers. Regulations tend to be organized into codes by agency, topic, or specific programs.
Most States now make regulations available on a State website organizing every agency’s administrative code or on a website of the individual department or agency. Some State agencies have further organized their regulations into policy manuals and other explanatory materials; many of these also are available online.
Other Considerations
State statutes can be subject to further interpretation by State case law. Case law refers to the body of court opinion (i.e., the written decisions that are issued at the appellate and supreme court levels) that can affect the application of law. Individuals interested in how the law may apply to their specific situations should consult with a legal professional who has experience in child welfare law in their State.
1 Online statutes and regulation for Puerto Rico are available only in Spanish. Only session laws (recently enacted legislation) are available online for the Northern Mariana Islands at this time.
2 State regulation and policy are subject to a hearing and approval process before finalization.
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy
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This publication is a product of the State Statutes Series prepared by Child Welfare Information Gateway. While every attempt has been made to be as complete as possible, additional information on these topics may be in other sections of a State’s code as well as agency regulations, case law, and informal practices and procedures.
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A
labama
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp
Citations:
Adoption: Title 26, Chapters 10, 10A, 10B, 10C•
Child Protection: Title 26, Chapters 14, 15, 16, 18, 20•
Child Welfare: Title 12, Chapter 15, Article 15; Title 26, Chapter 25; Title 38, Chapters 12, 12A, 13•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us
Note:
See Chapter 660, Section 5, Parts 2, 21-24, 28-30, 34-39, 46-51, 53
Other Resources:
Department of Human Resources
Foster Parent Handbook
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/fphandbook.pdf (PDF - 1220 KB)
Therapeutic Foster Care Manual
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/TFCManual10_05Update.pdf (PDF - 373 KB)
Minimum Standards for Foster Family Homes
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/MinimumStandardsforFosterFamilyHomes.pdf (PDF - 478 KB)
Minimum Standards for Residential Child Care Facilities
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/Minimum%20Standards%20for%20Residential%20Child
%20Care%20Facilities.pdf (PDF - 351 KB)
Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/MinimumStandardsforChild-PlacingAgencies.pdf (PDF - 348 KB)
Guidelines for Assessment Foster Family and Congregate Care Programs
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/Guidelines%20for%20Assessment%20Homes.pdf (PDF - 184 KB)
Transitional and Independent Living Program and Placement Requirements
• www.dhr.state.al.us/large_docs/T&ILPgm&PlacementRequirements.pdf (PDF - 78 KB)
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laska
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/stattx07?
Citations:
Adoption: Title 25, Chapter 23•
Child Protection: Title 47, Chapter 17•
Child Welfare: Title 47, Chapter 10•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/aac
Note:
See Title 7, Part 1, Chapter 5, Article 2; Part 1, Chapter 10; Part 4, Chapters 50, 51, 53, 54, 56
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children’s Services
Child Protective Services Manual
• www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/CPSManual/cps-manual.pdf (PDF - 3780 KB)
Guide to Child Protective Services for Relatives
• www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/pdf/relativeGuide.pdf (PDF - 337 KB)
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
• www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/pdf/ProtectiveCustodyHandbook.pdf (PDF - 376 KB)
Title IV-E Manual
• www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/IVeManual/IV-E-MANUAL.pdf (PDF - 1180 KB)
Community Care Licensing Manual
• www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/LicensingManual/ccm.pdf (PDF - 595 KB)
Adoption and Guardianship: Making Permanent Plans for Children
• www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/Publications/pdf/adopt.pdf (PDF - 2400 KB)
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merican Samoa
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.asbar.org
Citations:
Adoption: Title 45, Chapter 04•
Child Protection: Title 45, Chapters 01, 20•
Child Welfare: Title 45, Chapters 02, 03•
Note: Click on ‘Legal Resources’
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.asbar.org
Note:
Click on ‘Legal Resources.’ Selected titles of the Administrative Code are available online.
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rizona
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp
Citations:
Adoption: Title 8, Chapter 1•
Child Protection: Title 8, Chapter 10, Articles 1, 2•
Child Welfare: Title 8, Chapter 5; Chapter 10, Articles 3-7; Chapter 11•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.azsos.gov/public_services/Table_of_Contents.htm
Note:
See Title 6, Chapter 5, Articles 55, 56, 58-60, 65-67, 69, 70, 74, 75, 80; and Chapter 18
Website for Agency Policies: www.azdes.gov/dcyf/cmdps/cps/Policy/ServiceManual.htm
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Economic Security, Division of Children, Youth and Families
Guide to Child Protective Services
• https://egov.azdes.gov/CMSInternet/main.aspx?menu=154&id=2068
Special Needs Adoption: A Resource Directory
• https://egov.azdes.gov/CMS400Min/InternetFiles/Pamphlets/pdf/PAP-002-PD.pdf (PDF - 193 KB)
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rkansas
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2009/R/Pages/Home.aspx
Citations:
Adoption: Title 9, Subtitle 2, Chapter 9•
Child Protection: Title 12, Subtitle 2, Chapter 18•
Child Welfare: Title 9, Subtitle 2, Chapter 16; Subtitle 3, Chapters 27-29, 32, 34•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.sosweb.state.ar.us/rules_and_regs/index.php/rules/search/new
Note:
See Department of Human Services
Website for Agency Policies: www.arkansas.gov/dhs/chilnfam/masterpolicy.pdf
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services
Child Maltreatment Assessment Protocol
• https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS%20Publications/PUB-357.pdf (PDF - 398 KB)
Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies
• https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS%20Publications/PUB-04.pdf (PDF - 479 KB)
Standards of Approval for Family Foster Homes
• https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS%20Publications/Pub-22.pdf (PDF - 264 KB)
Family Foster Parent Handbook
• https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS%20Publications/PUB-30.pdf (PDF - 1460 KB)
You Are Not Alone: A Guide to Living in Foster Care
• https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS%20Publications/PUB-50.pdf (PDF - 857 KB)
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Handbook
• https://ardhs.sharepointsite.net/CW/DCFS%20Publications/PUB-404.pdf (PDF - 625 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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California
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Citations:
Adoption: Family Code, Division 13; Health and Safety Code, Division 102, Part 1, Chapter 5
• Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 9, Part 4, Chapters 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6
Child Protection: Penal Code, Part 1, Title 9, Chapters 1, 2
• Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 9, Part 6, Chapters 11, 12, 12.5
Child Welfare: Family Code, Division 12, Part 3, Chapter 5; Parts 5, 6
• Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 2, Articles 6 through 13.5;
Division 9, Part 4, Chapters 1, 2.5, 3, 5; Part 4.4; Division 9, Part 6, Chapters 4, 4.5, 6.2
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://ccr.oal.ca.gov/linkedslice/shared/help.asp?RS=GVT1.0&VR=2.0&SP=CCR-1000#agency
Note:
See Social Services, Department of
Website for Agency Policies: www.dss.cahwnet.gov/ord
Note:
Includes regulations and online manuals of policies and procedures for Residential Licensing, Foster Care, Adoptions, and Child Welfare Services
Other Resources:
Department of Social Services
The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law: Issues and Answers for Mandated Reporters
• www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/PUB132.pdf (PDF - 624 KB)
Child Abuse Reporting ... And You
• www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/PUB129.pdf (PDF - 665 KB)
Giving a Child a Permanent Home: Choices for Relatives
• www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/pub344.pdf (PDF - 533 KB)
Colorado
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=
Citations:
Adoption: Title 19, Article 5•
Child Protection: Title 19, Article 3, Part 3•
Child Welfare: Title 19, Article 3•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/NumericalCCRDocList.do?deptID=9&deptName=500,2500%20Human%20S
ervices&agencyID=107&agencyName=2509%20Social%20Services%20Rules
Website for Agency Policies: www.cdhs.state.co.us/childwelfare/RulesandRegulationsPoliciesandProcedures.htm
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare
IV-E Handbook
• www.cdhs.state.co.us/childwelfare/IV-E.htm
Connecticut
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/Statutes.asp
Citations:
Adoption: Title 17a, Chapter 319a, §§ 17a-116 through 17a-121a; Title 45a, Chapter 803; Title 46b, Chapter 815y •
Child Protection: Title 17a, Chapter 319a •
Child Welfare: Title 17a, Chapters 319, 319a; Title 45a, Chapter 803, Part II•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Agency Policies: www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2639&Q=321488
Other Resources:
Department of Children and Families
Psychotropic Medication Consent Process
• www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2558&Q=386456
Delaware
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://delcode.delaware.gov/index.shtml
Citations:
Adoption: Title 13, Chapters 9, 11; Title 31, Chapter 54•
Child Protection: Title 16, Chapter 9•
Child Welfare: Title 31, Chapters 3, 38•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode
Note:
See Title 9; Title 16, Section 5000
Website for Agency Policies: http://kids.delaware.gov/information/policy.shtml
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
The Professionals’ Guide to Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
• http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/broch_childabuseneglect.pdf (PDF - 622 KB)
Parent Handbook
• http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/fs_ParentHandbook_English_2009.pdf (PDF - 1420 KB)
Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Eligibility Determination Policy Manual
• http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/dmss_CEU_Procedures_Manual_v7.pdf (PDF - 586 KB)
Regulations for Criminal History Record Checks
• http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/occl_regs_crim.pdf (PDF - 115 KB)
Requirements for Child Placing Agencies
• http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/occl_regs_cpa.pdf (PDF - 106 KB)
Surviving the Transition to Adulthood: A Field Guide for Families and Teens
• http://kids.delaware.gov/pdfs/surviving_transition_adulthood.pdf (PDF - 197 KB)
District of Columbia
Statutes:
Websites for Statutes: http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?rs=gvt1.0&vr=2.0&sp=dcc-1000
http://michie.lexisnexis.com/dc/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=
Citations:
Adoption: Division I, Title 4, Chapter 3; Division II, Title 16, Chapter 3•
Child Protection: Division I, Title 4, Chapter 13; Division II, Title 16, Chapter 23, Subchapter I•
Child Welfare: Division I, Title 4, Chapters 2A, 14, 15; Division I, Title 4, Chapter 13, Subchapter I, Part E; Division • II, Title 16, Chapter 23, Subchapters III, IV, V; Chapter 48
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.dcregs.org/Gateway/TitleHome.aspx?TitleNumber=29
Note:
See Chapters 16, 47, 49, 59-63, 68
Website for Agency Policies: www.cfsa.dc.gov/cfsa/cwp/view,a,1418,q,644122,cfsaNav_GID,1765,.asp
Other Resources:
Child and Family Services Agency
Licensing Regulations
• www.cfsa.dc.gov/cfsa/cwp/view,a,3,q,521300.asp
Adopting From the Public Child Welfare System in the District of Columbia
• www.cfsa.dc.gov/cfsa/frames.asp?doc=/cfsa/lib/cfsa/public_information_kit/fs_adoption_process..pdf (PDF - 488 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Florida
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.flsenate.gov
Citations:
Adoption: Title VI, Chapter 63•
Child Protection: Title V, Chapter 39, Parts I through III•
Child Welfare: Title V, Chapter 39, Parts IV through XII•
Note: Go to ‘Statutes &’ and click on ‘View Statutes’
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.flrules.org/gateway/Department.asp?DeptID=65
Note:
See Division Numbers 65B, 65C
Website for Agency Policies: www.dcf.state.fl.us/publications/policies.shtml
Other Resources:
Department of Children and Families
Reporting Abuse of Children and Vulnerable Adults
• www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/publications/mandatedreporters.pdf (PDF - 284 KB)
Georgia
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp
Citations:
Adoption: Title 19, Chapter 8•
Child Protection: Title 19, Chapters 14, 15; § 19-7-5•
Child Welfare: Title 15, Chapter 11, §§ 15-11-58; 15-11-93 through 15-11-106; Title 19, Chapter 10A; Title 49, • Chapter 5
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://rules.sos.state.ga.us
Note:
See Chapter 290: Department of Human Resources, Chapters 290-2, 290-9-2
Website for Agency Policies: www.odis.dhr.state.ga.us/contents.htm
Note:
See Family and Children
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services
State Model Child Abuse Protocol
• http://oca.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_11783501/84755414Abuse_Protocol_Final(2)1.pdf (PDF - 515 KB)
Comprehensive Child and Family Assessment Standards
• http://www.dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-DFCS/menuitem.83054cda1a084d2f7da1df8dda1010a0/?vgnextoid=90f92b48d9a4ff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD
Foster Parent Manual
• www.files.georgia.gov/DHR-DFCS/DHR-DFCS_CommonFiles/foster%20parent%20manual%2002oct05.pdf (PDF - 2068 KB)
Relative Care Policy Index
• http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-DFCS/menuitem.8237042e9dbda3aa50c8798dd03036a0/?vgnextoid=35b7dcf444674010VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=69e92b48d9a4ff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD
Social Services Supervisor’s Handbook
• http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/DHR-DFCS/DHR-DFCS_CommonFiles/9849820supervisorshandbook.pdf (PDF - 250 KB)
Guam
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/gca.html
Citations:
Adoption: Title 19, Chapter 4, Article 2•
Child Protection: Title 19, Chapter 13•
Child Welfare: Title 19, Chapter 4, Article 3; Title 19, Chapter 13, Article 3•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.guamcourts.org/compileroflaws/GAR/026gar.html
Note:
See Title 26, Division 1, Chapter 1
Hawaii
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/hrs/default.asp
Citations:
Adoption: Volume 7, Chapter 350C; Volume 12, Chapter 578•
Child Protection: Volume 7, Chapter 350; Volume 12, Chapter 587, Parts I through III•
Child Welfare: Volume 7, Chapter 350E; Volume 12, Chapter 587, Parts III through IX•
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://hawaii.gov/dhs/main/har/har_current/AdminRules/document_view
Note:
See Sections 17-804 through 17-835; 17-893; 17-912 through 17-945; 17-1500; 17-1601 through 17-1625
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
A Guide for Mandated Reporters
• http://hawaii.gov/dhs/protection/social_services/child_welfare/MANDATED%20REPORTER %20HANDBOOK.pdf (PDF - 104 KB)
A Guide to Child Welfare Services
• http://hawaii.gov/dhs/protection/social_services/child_welfare/guide_to_cws
Foster Parent Basics
• http://hawaii.gov/dhs/protection/social_services/child_welfare/RESOURCE%20LIST%20FOR%20FOSTER%20PARENTS.pdf (PDF - 104 KB)
Comparison of Permanency Options
• http://hawaii.gov/dhs/protection/social_services/child_welfare/PermanencyOptions021407.pdf (PDF - 88 KB)
Idaho
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www3.idaho.gov
Citations:
Adoption: Title 16, Chapter 15•
Child Protection: Title 16, Chapter 16•
Child Welfare: Title 16, Chapters 16, 20, 21, 24•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/rules/idapa16/16index.htm
Note:
See Sections 16.05.01, 16.05.06, 16.06.01, 16.06.02, 16.06.05
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Welfare
Child Welfare Standards
• http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Children/AdoptionFosterCare/ChildWelfareStandards/tabid/429/Default.aspx
Child Protection Manual
• www.isc.idaho.gov/childapx.htm
My Road Map to Life in Foster Care: A Guide for Idaho Youth
• http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=u9Oua9V4cg8%3d&tabid=158&mid=4373 (PDF - 452 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Illinois
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 750 ILCS 50, 55•
Child Protection: Chapter 325 ILCS 2. 5, 15 •
Child Welfare: Chapter 20 ILCS 505, 520; Chapter 325 ILCS 42, 35; Chapter 705 ILCS 405/ Article II •
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089parts.html
Website for Agency Policies: www.state.il.us/dcfs/policy/index.shtml
Note:
See menu in right-hand column to access Rules, Policy Guides, Protocols, and other resources.
Other Resources:
Department of Children and Family Services
Manual for Mandated Reporters
• www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/Mandated.pdf (PDF - 408 KB)
Protecting the Children: A School Administrator’s Guide to Child Welfare Services in Illinois
• www.state.il.us/dcfs/docs/protchild_2002.pdf (PDF - 787 KB)
What You Need to Know About a Child Abuse or Neglect Investigation
• www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/whatcani.pdf (PDF - 793 KB)
Substitute Care and Your Child
• www.state.il.us/dcfs/docs/subchild.pdf (PDF - 516 KB)
Foster Family Handbook
• www.state.il.us/dcfs/library/com_communications_sumlicen_FPbook.shtml
Putting It All Together: A Handbook for Youth
• www.state.il.us/dcfs/docs/CFS%201050-70%20Putting%20it%20all%20Together.pdf (PDF - 218 KB)
Making the Adoption/Guardianship Decision
• www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/CFS%201050-43%20Making%20the%20A-G%20Decision.pdf (PDF - 533 KB)
Post Adoption and Guardianship Services
• www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/CFS%201050-45%20Post%20A-G%20Services.pdf (PDF - 960 KB)
Crossroads: A Handbook for Youth in Transition to Adulthood
• www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/Crossroads.pdf (PDF - 1490 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Indiana
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/
Citations:
Adoption: Title 31, Article 19•
Child Protection: Title 31, Article 33•
Child Welfare: Title 31, Articles 28, 34, 35•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.in.gov/legislative/iac/iac_title?iact=465
Note:
See Article 2
Website for Agency Policies: www.in.gov/dcs/2354.htm
Other Resources:
Department of Child Services
Service Standards: Home-Based Casework Services
• www.in.gov/dcs/files/ServiceStandardsHBCS.pdf (PDF - 198 KB)
Service Standards: Home-Based Intensive Family Preservation Services
• www.in.gov/dcs/files/servicestandards011807.pdf (PDF - 189 KB)
Indiana Foster Family Resource Guide
• www.in.gov/dcs/files/1003NewFosterGuide4Web.pdf (PDF - 1690 KB)
Residential Licensing Protocol for Background Check Audits
• www.in.gov/dcs/images/2743_001.pdf (PDF - 210 KB)
Licensed Child Placing Agency Contract
• www.in.gov/dcs/images/LCPA_contract.pdf (PDF - 236 KB)
Service Standards: Chafee IL - Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
• www.in.gov/dcs/files/ChafeeILServiceStandards_CWPlan2006-2008.pdf (PDF - 275 KB)
Iowa
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.legis.state.ia.us/IowaLaw.html
Citations:
Adoption: Title XV, Subtitle 1, Chapter 600•
Child Protection: Title VI, Subtitle 5, Chapter 232, §§ 232.67 through 232.83; Subtitle 6, Chapter 235A•
Child Welfare: Title VI, Subtitle 5, Chapters 232, 232B, 233; Subtitle 6, Chapters 234, 235; Title XV, Subtitle 1, • Chapter 600A
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.dhs.state.ia.us/policyanalysis/rulespages/RulesChap.htm
Note:
See Chapters 107, 108, 112-114, 117, 142, 152, 155-158, 160, 172, 175, 200-204
Website for Agency Policies: www.dhs.state.ia.us/policyanalysis/PolicyManualPages/PolManual.htm
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
Child Welfare Model of Practice
• www.dhs.state.ia.us/docs/CW_Model_of_Practice.pdf (PDF - 73 KB)
Family Team Decision-Making
• www.dhs.state.ia.us/cppc/family_team/index.html
Includes: Family Team Standards and Toolkit
Parent Partner Program
• www.dhs.state.ia.us/cppc/Parent_Partner_Program/index.html
Includes: mission statement, training model, protocols, and other toolkit materials
Child Abuse: A Guide for Mandatory Reporters
• www.dhs.state.ia.us/policyanalysis/PolicyManualPages/Manual_Documents/
Master/comm164.pdf (PDF - 232 KB)
Kansas
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/index.do
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 59, Article 21; Chapter 38, Article 3, §§ 38-319 through 38-340•
Child Protection: Chapter 38, Article 22, §§ 38-2201 through 38-2255 •
Child Welfare: Chapter 38, Article 22•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.kssos.org/pubs/pubs_kar.aspx
Note:
Search by agency number or name.
Website for Agency Policies: www.srskansas.org/CFS/policyprocedure.html
Other Resources:
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, Children and Family Services
A Guide to Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Kansas
• www.srskansas.org/CFS/Child%20Abuse%20Reprting%20Guide.pdf (PDF - 2600 KB)
Child Welfare Handbook of Services
• www.srskansas.org/CFS/CWHS/Handbook20090701.pdf (PDF - 626 KB)
Placement Service Standards Manual
• www.srskansas.org/CFS/CWHS/YRCstandardsgeneralguidelines.pdf (PDF - 875 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Kentucky
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://lrc.ky.gov/Statrev/frontpg.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title XVII, Chapter 199, §§ 199.470 through 199.5955•
Child Protection: Title LI, Chapter 620, §§ 620.020 through 620.180•
Child Welfare: Title LI, Chapters 620, 625•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://lrc.ky.gov/KAR/titles.htm
Note:
See Titles 920 through 922
Other Resources:
Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services
Division of Protection and Permanency Standards of Practice (SOPs)
• http://manuals.chfs.ky.gov/dcbs_manuals/DPP/index_dpp.asp
Child Protective Services Intake Procedures
• http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A8E34E26-7A1C-46F6-9293-FA347667E036/0/CPSIntakeProcedures.doc (Word - 113 KB)
Resource Parent Handbook
• http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/E5F11E11-7244-41F6-B462-F5C2912E7857/0/ResourceParentHandbook.pdf (PDF - 3970 KB)
A Handbook for Kentucky Grandparents and Other Relative Caregivers
• http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/3F486AF6-FE96-44F3-8A21-8C2D8DF739C2/0/GrandparentsHandbook.doc (Word - 903 KB)
The Rest of My Life: For Youth With Disabilities in Foster Care
• http://manuals.chfs.ky.gov/dcbs_manuals/dpp/docs/Resource%20Manual%20for%20Youth%20with%20Disabilities%20in%20Foster%20Care.doc (Word - 2940 KB)
Louisiana
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.legis.state.la.us
Citations:
Adoption: Children’s Code, Articles 1001 through 1283.17; Revised Statutes, Title 40, §§ 72 through 79; Revised • Statutes Title 46, Chapter 20, part 3
Child Protection: Children’s Code, Articles 501 through 526; 601 through 670 •
Child Welfare: Children’s Code, Articles 671 through 717; Revised Statutes § 46:450.6•
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://doa.louisiana.gov/osr/lac/books.htm
Note:
See Title 67, Part III, Subpart 13; and Part V
Website for Agency Policies: http://stellent.dss.state.la.us/LADSS/index.jsp
Note:
See Office of Community Services (OCS)
Other Resources:
Department of Social Services, OCS
Foster Parent Handbook
• www.dss.state.la.us/assets/docs/searchable/OCS/fosterParenting/FosterParentHandbook0409.pdf (PDF - 714 KB)
Residential Licensing and Regulatory Services
• www.dss.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&nid=129&pnid=%2060&pid=246&catid=0
Note: See ‘Do I qualify?’ for licensing regulations
Maine
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes
Citations:
Adoption: Title 18-A, Article 9; Title 22, Chapters 1152-A, 1671•
Child Protection: Title 22, Chapter 1071, Subchapters 1-4, 11-A•
Child Welfare: Title 22, Chapter 1071, Subchapters 1, 5-7, 15; Title 22, Chapters 1153, 1154•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/chaps10.htm#148
Website for Agency Policies: www.maine.gov/dhhs/policy.shtml
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services
A Handbook for Parents: A Guide to Child Protective Services
• www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cw/handbook.html
Title IV-E Youth Transition Program State Plan and Extended Care Policy
• www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/cw/independent_living.shtml
The Maine Post-Adoption Resource Guide
• www.cwti.org/Publications/PAR/PARGuide.htm
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Maryland
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://michie.lexisnexis.com/maryland/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=
Citations:
Adoption: Family Law, Title 5, Subtitles 3 through 4C•
Child Protection: Family Law, Title 5, Subtitles 7, 7A, 9•
Child Welfare: Family Law, Title 5, Subtitles 5, 6, 12•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/subtitle_chapters/07_Chapters.aspx
Note:
See Subtitles 01, 02, 05
Other Resources:
Department of Human Resources, Social Services Administration
Access to Education for Children in State-Supervised Care
• www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/foster/pdf/edubook.pdf (PDF - 998 KB)
A Handbook for Youth: Out of Home Placement - Foster Care
• www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/foster/pdf/youth.pdf (PDF - 2340 KB)
Kinship Care Resource Manual (Baltimore County)
• www.dhr.state.md.us/ssa/pdfs/kinman.pdf (PDF - 958 KB)
Massachusetts
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/index.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Part II, Title III, Chapter 210•
Child Protection: Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 119, §§ 51A through 51F•
Child Welfare: Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 119, §§ 21 through 23; 26; 29C through 33; 36 through 39G•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.lawlib.state.ma.us/source/mass/cmr/index.html
Note:
See CMR Title 110
Other Resources:
Department of Children and Families
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting: A Guide for Mandated Reporters
• www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dss/can_mandatedrptrguide_english.pdf (PDF - 83 KB)
A Guide for Foster and Pre-Adoptive Parents
• www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dss/c_fp_ap_guide.pdf (PDF - 3170 KB)
Programs and Licensing
• www.eec.state.ma.us/kr_regulations_main_rp.aspx
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Michigan
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(g3faii45f0yku2jtcugcixji))/mileg.aspx?page=home
Citations:
Adoption: Chapters 701-713, Probate Code (Chapter X), §§ 710.21 through 710.70•
Child Protection: Chapter 722, §§722.621 through 722.638•
Child Welfare: Chapters 701-713, Probate Code (Chapter XII) §§ 712.1 through 712.20; (Chapter XIIA), §§ 712A.19 • through 712A.21
Chapter 722, §§722.131 through 722.140; 722.161 through 722.163; 722.951 through 722.985
Note: Under ‘Laws’ menu, click on ‘Chapter Index.’
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?admincode=Department&Dpt=HS
Website for Agency Policies: www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5458_7700--- ,00.html
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
Mandated Reporter’s Resource Guide
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/Pub-112_179456_7.pdf (PDF - 575 KB)
Field Guide: Children’s Protective Services Investigations
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PUB-108_199789_7.pdf (PDF - 580 KB)
Michigan Child Injury and Death Coordinated and Comprehensive Investigation Resource Protocol
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PUB-0267_229040_7.pdf (PDF - 1210 KB)
A Parent’s Guide to Working With Children’s Protective Services
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PUB-0460_179772_7.pdf (PDF - 2180 KB)
Foster Care Agency/Provider Payment Handbook
• www.michigan.gov/documents/FIA-Pub843_16406_7.pdf (PDF - 931 KB)
A Guide for Caregiving Families
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PUB-0165_189380_7.pdf (PDF - 1950 KB)
Making the Decision to be a Child’s Permanent Family
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-Pub-0140_272886_7.pdf (PDF - 158 KB)
Licensing Rules for Foster Family Homes and Foster Family Group Homes for Children
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-BCAL-PUB-10_274716_7.pdf (PDF - 278 KB)
Adopting a Child in Michigan
• www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-PUB-0823_221566_7.pdf (PDF - 207 KB)
Minnesota
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/pubs
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 259, §§ 259.20 through 259.89•
Child Protection: Chapter 260C, §§ 260C.001 through 260C.201•
Child Welfare: Chapter 260C, §§ 260C.205 through 260C.317•
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?agency=196
Note:
See Chapters 2960, 9543, 9545, 9550, 9560
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
Social Services Manual
• www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/county_access/documents/pub/dhs_id_016961.hcsp
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: A Resource Guide for Mandated Reporters
• http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-2917-Eng (PDF - 985 KB)
An Interactive Informational Guide for Mandated Reporting
• www.dhs.state.mn.us/media/flash/Training%20modules%20on%20guidelines%20for%20mandated%20reporting/launch.htm
Minnesota Child Maltreatment Screening Guidelines
• http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5144-ENG (PDF - 227 KB)
Child and Family Visitation: A Practice Guide to Support Lasting Reunification and Preserving Family Connections • for Children in Foster Care
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-5552-ENG (PDF - 893 KB)
Practice Guide for Concurrent Permanency Planning
• http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4778-ENG (PDF - 358 KB)
Practice Guide for Using Long-Term Foster Care
• http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4862-ENG (PDF - 451 KB)
Paths to Permanency: Information for Minnesota Foster Families
• http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-4907-ENG (PDF - 259 KB)
Completing an Adoption in Minnesota: The Rights and Responsibilities of Birth Parents, Prospective Adoptive • Parents, and Adoption Agencies
http://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Legacy/DHS-3206-ENG (PDF - 315 KB)
Mississippi
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.mscode.com/free/statutes/toc.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title 93, Chapter 17•
Child Protection: Title 43, Chapter 21•
Child Welfare: Title 43, Chapters 15, 18, 51; Title 93, Chapter 15 •
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.sos.state.ms.us/busserv/AdminProcs/Default.asp
Note:
Select Human Services, Department of
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Missouri
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.moga.mo.gov/Statutes/Statutes.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title XXX, Chapter 453•
Child Protection: Title XII, Chapter 210, §§ 210.109 through 210.166 •
Child Welfare: Title XII, Chapter 210, §§ 210.481 through 210.566; Chapter 211, §§ 211.171 through 211.183; • 211.442 through 211.477
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/csr.asp
Note:
See Title 13, Divisions 35, 40
Website for Agency Policies: http://dss.mo.gov/cd/info/cwmanual
Other Resources:
Department of Social Services, Children’s Division
Guidelines for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
• http://dss.mo.gov/cd/pdf/guidelines_can_reports.pdf (PDF - 402 KB)
Missouri Resource Parent Handbook
• http://dss.mo.gov/cd/fostercare/pdf/fcresource.pdf (PDF - 1440 KB)
What’s It All About? A Guidebook for Youth in Out-of-Home Care
• http://dss.mo.gov/cd/chafee/wiaa.pdf (PDF - 255 KB)
Montana
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://data.opi.state.mt.us/bills/mca_toc/index.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title 42•
Child Protection: Title 41, Chapter 3, Parts 1 through 4•
Child Welfare: Title 41, Chapter 3, Parts 5, 6; Title 41, Chapters 4, 7; Title 52, Chapter 2•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.mtrules.org/gateway/Department.asp?DeptNo=37
Note:
See Chapters 47-52, 93, 97
Other Resources:
Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division
Montana School Guidelines for the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect 2009-2010
• www.dphhs.mt.gov/publications/mtschoolguidelines.pdf (PDF - 90 KB)
What Happens Next? A Guide to the Child and Family Services Division
• www.dphhs.mt.gov/publications/whathappensnext.pdf (PDF - 102 KB)
Youth Foster Home Licensing Requirements
• www.dphhs.mt.gov/cfsd/relatedtopics/youthfosterhomelicensing.pdf (PDF - 90 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Nebraska
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://uniweb.legislature.ne.gov/laws/browse-statutes.php
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 43, Article 1, §§ 43-101 through 43-165•
Child Protection: Chapter 28, Article 7, §§ 28-707; 28-710 through 28-739•
Child Welfare: Chapter 43, §§ 43-291 through 43-294; 43-1301 through 43-1321•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.dhhs.ne.gov/reg/CFSregs.htm
Note:
See Titles 390, 474, 479
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Human Services
Adoption: A Guide for Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Families
• www.dhhs.ne.gov/adoption/docs/AdpGuide.pdf (PDF - 682 KB)
Nevada
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/Index.cfm
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 127•
Child Protection: Chapter 432B•
Child Welfare: Chapters 128, 424•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/chapters.html
Note:
See Chapters 127, 424, 432, 432A, 432B
Website for Agency Policies: www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_Policies_CW.htm
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
• http://dcfs.state.nv.us/ChildFatalities/ChildProtServices/CPS_Required_Mandated_Reporting_Child_Abuse.pdf (PDF - 114 KB)
Parent’s Guide to Child Protective Services
• http://dcfs.state.nv.us/ChildFatalities/ChildProtServices/CPS-ParentGuide.pdf (PDF - 307 KB)
Guide to Adoption in Nevada
• http://dcfs.state.nv.us/GuideToAdoptionInNevada.pdf (PDF - 141 KB)
Indian Child Welfare Resource Guide
• http://dcfs.state.nv.us/ICWAResourceGuideInPDF.pdf (PDF - 6410 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
New Hampshire
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/indexes/default.html
Citations:
Adoption: Title XII, Chapters 170-B, 170-F•
Child Protection: Title XII, Chapter 169-C•
Child Welfare: Title XII, Chapters 169-C (§§ 169-C:19 through 169-C:28), 170-A, 170-C, 170-G•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/DCYF/LAWS-RULES-POLICIES/default.htm
Note:
See NH Code of Administrative Rules
Website for Agency Policies: www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/DCYF/LAWS-RULES-POLICIES/default.htm
Note:
See DHHS Policies
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Human Services
Family Services Children’s Eligibility Manual
• www.dhhs.state.nh.us/FSCEM_htm/NEWFSCEM.HTM
New Jersey
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.njleg.state.nj.us
Citations:
Adoption: Title 9, §§ 9:3-37 through 9:3-56; Title 30, §§ 30:4C-26 through 30:4C-26.9; 30:4C-41 through 30:4C-49•
Child Protection: Title 9, §§ 9:6-1 through 9:6-8.86•
Child Welfare: Title 9, §§ 9:2-18 through 9:2-21; 9:6-8.8; 9:6-8.44 through 9:6-8.70; 9:6-8.87; Title 30, §§ 30:4C-11 • through 30:4C-29; 30:4C-50 through 30:4C-61.2; 30:4C-74 through 30:4C-92
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.lexisnexis.com/njoal
Note:
See Title 10, Chapters 16, 16A, 121-129, 131-133
Users must agree to the Terms and Conditions of the website before viewing the Administrative Code.
Other Resources:
Department of Children and Families
Parents’ Handbook
• www.state.nj.us/dcf/support/dyfs/ParentsHandbook.pdf (PDF - 335 KB)
A Guide for Parents: When Your Child Is in Foster Care
• www.nj.gov/dcf/support/dyfs/ParentGuideFosterCare.pdf (PDF - 876 KB)
Licensing Laws and Regulations
• www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/licensing/laws.html
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
New Mexico
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.conwaygreene.com/nmsu/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&2.0
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 32A, Article 5•
Child Protection: Chapter 32A, Article 4•
Child Welfare: Chapter 32A, Articles 3A, 3B, 11, 17•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/_titles.htm
Note:
See Title 8, Chapters 8, 10, 26
New York
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi?COMMONQUERY=LAWS
Citations:
Adoption: Domestic Relations Law, Article 7; Social Services Law, Article 6, Title 9; Public Health Law, Article 41, • Title 3, §§ 4138 through 4138-d
Child Protection: Social Services Law, Article 6, Titles 1, 4, 6•
Child Welfare: Social Services Law, Article 6, Titles 1-A, 3, 8, 8-A•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.dos.state.ny.us/info/nycrr.html
Note:
Click ‘View the Unofficial NYCRR,’ then see Title 18, Chapter II, Subchapter C
Website for Agency Policies: www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/policies/external
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Office of Children and Family Services
Summary Guide for Mandated Reporters in New York State
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub1159.pdf (PDF - 568 KB)
Eligibility Manual for Child Welfare Programs
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/eligibility
Working Together: Health Services for Children in Foster Care
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/sppd/health_services/manual.asp
Foster Parent Manual
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5011%20NYS%20Foster%20Parent%20Manual.pdf (PDF - 1150 KB)
Having a Voice and a Choice: New York State Handbook for Relatives Raising Children
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5080.pdf (PDF - 1940 KB)
Handbook for Youth in Foster Care
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5028.pdf (PDF - 755 KB)
Regulations for Certified and Approved Foster Family Boarding Homes and Regulations for Designated • Emergency Foster Family Boarding Homes
www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5032.pdf (PDF - 442 KB)
How to Adopt a New York Waiting Child
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub1128.pdf (PDF - 274 KB)
New York State Foster Parent’s Guide to Adoption
• www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/publications/Pub5033.pdf (PDF - 1350 KB)
North Carolina
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/StatutesTOC.pl
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 7B, Articles 37, 39; Chapter 48•
Child Protection: Chapter 7B, Articles 1 through 5, 12, 13, 29•
Child Welfare: Chapter 7B, Articles 6, 8-11, 28, 38•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac.asp
Note:
See Title 10A, Chapter 70
Website for Agency Policies: http://info.dhhs.state.nc.us/olm/manuals/manuals.aspx?dc=dss
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
North Dakota
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.legis.nd.gov/information/statutes
Citations:
Adoption: Title 14, Chapters 14-15, 14-15.1; Title 50, Chapter 50-28•
Child Protection: Title 50, Chapters 50-25, 50-25.1•
Child Welfare: Title 27, Chapter 27-20, §§ 27-20-02; 27-20-20.1 through 27-20-26; 27-20-30; 27-20-32.1 through • 27-20-32.3; 27-20-44 through 27-20-48.1
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.legis.nd.gov/information/rules/admincode.html
Note:
See Title 75, Article 75-03
Website for Agency Policies: www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/home/cfs.htm
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
Foster Parent Handbook
• www.nd.gov/dhs/info/pubs/docs/cfs/foster-parent-handbook.pdf (PDF - 7750 KB)
Northern Mariana Islands
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.cnmilaw.org
Citations:
Adoption: Title 8, §§ 1101-1105; 1401-1420•
Child Protection: Title 6, §§ 5311-5325•
Child Welfare: Title 6, §§ 5323-5325; Title 8, § 1418•
Session laws only, from 1978 to the present, are available online.
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.cnmilaw.org
Note:
Visit the CNMI Law Revision Commission website at the URL above for more information.
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Ohio
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc
Citations:
Adoption: Title XXXI, Chapter 3107•
Child Protection: Title XXI, Chapter 2151, §§ 2151.03 through 2151.05; 2151.141; 2151.28; 2151.33; 2151.331; • 2151.35; 2151.352; 2151.353; 2151.3515 through 2151.3530; 2151.421
Child Welfare: Title XXI, Chapter 2151, §§ 2151.3515 through 2151.39; 2151.412 through 2151.42; 2151.424; • 2151.55 through 2151.553; 2151.81 through 2151.99
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://codes.ohio.gov/oac
Note:
See Chapter 5101:2
Website for Agency Policies: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/policies.stm
Other Resources:
Department of Job and Family Services
eManuals
• http://emanuals.odjfs.state.oh.us/emanuals
See: Children and Families - Family Services
Ohio Resource Guide for Relatives Caring for Children
• www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/file.asp?id=47881 (PDF - 9140 KB)
Ohio Adoption Guide: A Handbook for Prospective Adoptive Families
• www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/file.asp?id=56489 (PDF - 3780 KB)
Adoption Subsidies Guide
• www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/file.asp?id=53992 (PDF - 3100 KB)
Oklahoma
Statutes:
Websites for Statutes: www.lsb.state.ok.us
www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/index.asp?ftdb=STOKST&level=1
Citations:
Adoption: Title 10, Chapter 75•
Child Protection: Title 10A, Article 1, Chapters 1; 2; 4, part 2; 6•
Child Welfare: Title 10A, Article 1, Chapters 3, 4, 7, 9•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.oar.state.ok.us
Note:
See Title 135: Commission on Children and Youth; Title 340: Department of Human Services, Chapters 75 and 110
Website for Agency Policies: www.okdhs.org/library/policy
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
Licensing Requirements for Child Placing Agencies
• www.okdhs.org/NR/rdonlyres/1112CEAC-023A-4B1E-8965-E0BC03E47932/0/8754_LicensingRequirementsForChildPlacingAgencies_occs_2006.pdf (PDF - 988 KB)
Adoption Guidebook
• www.okdhs.org/NR/rdonlyres/97E9FC0E-DB49-4164-83EC-A0650F06134D/0/0509_AdoptionGuidelines_cfsd_09012007.pdf (PDF - 3170 KB)
Oregon
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.leg.state.or.us/ors
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 109, §§ 109.304 through 109.507•
Child Protection: Chapter 419B, §§ 419B.005 through 419B.050•
Child Welfare: Chapter 419B, §§ 419B.192 through 419B.211; 419B.325 through 419B.349; 419B.470 through • 419B.530
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/rules.htm
Note:
See Chapters 413, 417, 423
Website for Agency Policies: www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/childwelfare
Other Resources:
Department of Human Services
What You Can Do About Child Abuse
• http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE9061.pdf (PDF - 1110 KB)
Child Welfare Practices for Cases With Domestic Violence
• http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/CE9200.pdf (PDF - 824 KB)
Certification Standards for Foster Care, Relative Care and Pre-Adoptive Families
• http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE9303.pdf (PDF - 1180 KB)
Foster Parent Handbook
• http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE7902.pdf (PDF - 18300 KB)
Oregon Adoption Assistance Handbook
• http://dhsforms.hr.state.or.us/Forms/Served/DE9050.pdf (PDF - 1370 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Pennsylvania
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=pac-1000
Citations:
Adoption: Consolidated Statutes, Title 23, Part III, Chapters 21 through 29 •
Child Protection: Consolidated Statutes, Title 23, Part VII, Chapters 61, 63, 65 •
Child Welfare: Consolidated Statutes, Title 23, Part III, Chapter 25, Subchapter B; Title 23, Part VI, Chapter 56; • Title 42, Part VI, Chapter 63, Subchapters A through D
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.pacode.com/secure/browse.asp
Note:
See Title 55, Part V: Children, Youth, and Families Manual
Website for Agency Policies: www.dpw.state.pa.us/PubsFormsReports/PubsHndbksMansRulesRegs
Puerto Rico
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.michie.com/puertorico/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=prcode
Citations:
Adoption: Title 31, Subtitle 1, Part VI, Chapter 65; Title 32, Subtitle 4, Part II, Chapter 223 •
Child Protection: Title 8, Chapter 23B, Subchapters 1 through 3 •
Child Welfare: Title 8, Chapter 23B, Subchapter 4; Chapter 24A; Title 31, Subtitle 1, Part VIII, Chapter 81•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.gobierno.pr/ADSEF/LeyesYReglamentos
Note:
Information on regulations is available only in Spanish.
Other Resources:
Departmento de la Familia
Protocolo Integrado para la Coordinación de Servicios en Situaciones de Maltrato a Menores
• www.gobierno.pr/ADFAN/ProtocoloIntegrado (PDF - 2220 KB)
Note: Available only in Spanish
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Rhode Island
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.rilin.state.ri.us/statutes/statutes.html
Citations:
Adoption: Title 15, Chapters 7, 7.1, 7.2; Title 42, Chapter 72, § 42-72-5.1•
Child Protection: Title 40, Chapter 11; Title 42, Chapter 72, §§ 42-72-7 through 42-72-11•
Child Welfare: Title 15, Chapter 7, §§ 15-7-7 through 15-7-7.2; Title 40,
• Chapter 11, §§ 40-11-12 through 40-11-14; Title 40, Chapter 15; Title 42, Chapter 72, §§ 42-72-5.1, 42-72-5.2
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.sec.state.ri.us/rules
Note:
Select Children, Youth, and Families, Dept. of
Website for Agency Policies: www.policy.dhs.ri.gov
Note:
See General Provisions, Section 0118; Social Services, Section 0520
Other Resources:
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Foster Parent Handbook
• www.dcyf.ri.gov/docs/fster_parent_handbk.pdf (PDF - 190 KB)
Licensing of Foster Care Homes
• www.dcyf.ri.gov/docs/amended_rules/900.0020_licensing_of_foster_homes.pdf (PDF - 37 KB)
Foster Care Regulations (1998)
• www.dcyf.ri.gov/docs/fc_reg.pdf (PDF - 238 KB)
Child Placing Regulations (1987)
• www.dcyf.ri.gov/docs/chld_place_agencies.pdf (PDF - 185 KB)
South Carolina
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.scstatehouse.net/code/statmast.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title 63, Chapter 9 •
Child Protection: Title 63, Chapter 7, Article 3, Subarticles 1 through 9, 13 •
Child Welfare: Title 63, Chapter 7, Article 3, Subarticle 11; Articles 5, 7•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.scstatehouse.net/coderegs/statmast.htm
Note:
See Chapter 24: Office of the Governor-- Division for Review of the Foster Care of Children; Chapter 114: Department of Social Services
Website for Agency Policies: https://dss.sc.gov/content/library/manuals/index.aspx
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Social Services
Guidelines for Services: Chafee Independent Living Program and Educational and Training Voucher Program
• https://dss.sc.gov/content/customers/protection/fcs/ilg.pdf (PDF - 437 KB)
South Dakota
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/index.aspx
Citations:
Adoption: Title 25, Chapters 5A, 6, 6A; Title 26, Chapter 4, §§ 26-4-9.1, 26-4-15•
Child Protection: Title 26, Chapter 8A, §§ 26-8A-1 through 26-8A-20•
Child Welfare: Title 26, Chapter 4; Chapter 8A, §§ 26-8A-21 through 26-8A-34; Title 26, Chapter 13•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://legis.state.sd.us/rules/RulesList.aspx
Note:
See Rule 67:14-- Social Services: Office of Children, Youth and Family Services
Other Resources:
Department of Social Services
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect in South Dakota
• http://dss.sd.gov/formspubs/docs/ABUSE/mandatoryreportingbrochure.pdf (PDF - 714 KB)
South Dakota Parents’ Guide to Foster Care
• http://dss.sd.gov/formspubs/docs/ADOPFOSTER/WhatIShouldKnowAboutFosterCare.pdf (PDF - 5490 KB)
Adoption Subsidy Program
• http://dss.sd.gov/formspubs/docs/ADOPFOSTER/handbook.pdf (PDF - 158 KB)
T
ennessee
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://michie.lexisnexis.com/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=
Citations:
Adoption: Title 36, Chapter 1•
Child Protection: Title 37, Chapter 1, Parts 1, 4, 6•
Child Welfare: Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1; Chapter 2, Parts 2 through 4; Chapter 3, Part 6; Chapter 4, Part 2•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/rules2.htm
Note:
See Chapters 0250, 1240
Websites for Agency Policies: http://state.tn.us/youth/dcsguide/policies.htm
http://state.tn.us/youth/providers.htm
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Children’s Services
Child Abuse Reporting
• www.sworps.utk.edu/child_abuse_reporting
The Tennessee Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases
• www.tsc.state.tn.us/geninfo/Programs/Parenting/Parents%20handbook3.pdf (PDF - 191 KB)
Clients’ Rights Handbook
• www.tn.gov/youth/dcsguide/manuals/clientsrights.pdf (PDF - 542 KB)
The 2006 Resource Parent Handbook
• http://state.tn.us/youth/fostercare/handbook.pdf (PDF - 4540 KB)
Adoption Best Practice Manual
• www.tn.gov/youth/dcsguide/manuals/Adoption%20Manual.pdf (PDF - 705 KB)
Interdependent Living Manual
• www.tn.gov/youth/dcsguide/manuals/InterdependentLivingManual.pdf (PDF - 307 KB)
T
exas
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us
Citations:
Adoption: Family Code, Title 5, Chapters 162, 264 (§§ 264.110 and 264.111)•
Child Protection: Family Code, Title 5, Chapter 261•
Child Welfare: Family Code, Title 5, Chapters 161, 262-266•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC
Note:
See Title 40, Part 19
Website for Agency Policies: www.dfps.state.tx.us/handbooks
Other Resources:
Department of Family and Protective Services
A Parent’s Guide to a Child Protective Services Investigation
• www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/About_Child_Protective_Services/parentguide.asp
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Protection Cases
• www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Committees_List1&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8500 (PDF - 87 KB)
Child Fatality Review Team Operating Procedures
• www.dshs.state.tx.us/mch/pdf/CFRT_Operating_Procedures.pdf (PDF - 876 KB)
Child Care Standards and Regulations
• www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Child_Care_Standards_and_Regulations/default.asp
While Your Child Is in Our Care: A Handbook for Parents
• www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/About_Child_Protective_Services/while_your_child.asp
Kinship Manual
• www.dfps.state.tx.us/documents/Child_Protection/pdf/KinshipManualEnglish.pdf (PDF - 4020 KB)
Texas Foster Care Handbook for Youth
• www.dfps.state.tx.us/Documents/Child_Protection/pdf/foster-care-handbook.pdf (PDF - 1020 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
U
tah
Statutes:
Websites for Statutes: www.le.state.ut.us/UtahCode/title.jsp
www.le.state.ut.us/%7Ecode/code.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title 62A, Chapter 4a, §§ 62A-4a-901 through 62A-4a-907; Title 78B, Chapter 6, §§ 78B-6-101 through • 78B-6-145
Child Protection: Title 62A, Chapter 4a, §§ 62A-4a-401 through 62A-4a-414; 62A-4a-1001 through 62A-4a-1009; • Title 78A, Chapter 6, § 78-6-105
Child Welfare: Title 62A, Chapter 4a, §§ 62A-4a-201 through 62A-4a-209; 62A-4a-701 through 62A-4a-802; Title • 78A, Chapter 6, §§ 78A-6-301 through 78A-6-324; 78A-6-501 through 78A-6-515; 78A-6-901 through 78A-6-902
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code.htm#HumanServ
Note:
See Titles R495, R501, R512, R515
Website for Agency Policies: www.hspolicy.utah.gov/dcfs
Vermont
Statutes:
Websites for Statutes: www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/statutes2.htm
www.michie.com/vermont/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=vtcode
Citations:
Adoption: Title 15A•
Child Protection: Title 33, Part 3, Chapter 49•
Child Welfare: Title 15A, Chapter 3, Subchapter 5; Title 33, Chapter 49, Subchapter 1; Title 33, Chapter 51, §§ • 5102, 5112, 5114, 5120; Title 33, Chapter 53; Title 33, Chapter 59
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://vermont-archives.org/aparules
Note:
Administrative rules are not available online. Visit the Secretary of State website for more information.
Website for Agency Policies: http://dcf.vermont.gov/fsd/policies
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department for Children and Families
How to Report Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/fsd/Reporting_Child_Abuse.pdf (PDF - 386 KB)
A Guide for Vermont’s Child Protection Teams
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/fsd/GuideForVermontsChildProtectionTeams.pdf (PDF - 124 KB)
A Guide for Parents With Children in DCF Custody
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/fsd/GuideForParentsWithChildrenInCustody.pdf (PDF - 124 KB)
A Guide for Relatives of Children in DCF Custody
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/fsd/GuideForRelativesofChildrenInDCFCustody.pdf (PDF - 565 KB)
A Resource Guide for Kinship Care Providers
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/ResourceGuideforKinshipCareProviders.pdf (PDF - 835 KB)
Licensing Regulations for Child-Placing Agencies
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/fsd/CPA_Regs.pdf (PDF - 248 KB)
Vermont Adoption Handbook
• http://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/pdf/fsd/adoption/AdoptHandbook2006_2007_web.pdf (PDF - 1330 KB)
Virgin Islands
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://michie.lexisnexis.com/virginislands/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=
Citations:
Adoption: Title 16, Chapter 5•
Child Protection: Title 5, Subtitle 2, Chapter 201, Subchapters 2 (§ 2502), 4 (§§ 2532 to 2541)•
Child Welfare: Title 5, Subtitle 2, Chapter 201, Subchapters 1 (§ 2501), 4 (§§ 2542 to 2555)•
Regulation/Policy:
Note:
Not available online
Virginia
Statutes:
Websites for Statutes: http://legis.state.va.us
http://leg1.state.va.us/000/src.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title 63.2, Chapters 12 through 14; Title 16.1, Chapter 11, § 16.1-283.1•
Child Protection: Title 63.2, Chapter 15•
Child Welfare: Title 63.2, Chapter 9 through 11; Title 16.1, Chapter 11, §§ 16.1-281 through 16.1-283•
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://leg1.state.va.us/000/reg/TOC.HTM
Note:
See Title 22, Agency 40
Website for Agency Policies: www.dss.virginia.gov/about/manuals.html
Note:
See ‘Child Related Programs and Services’
Other Resources:
Department of Social Services
A Guide for Mandated Reporters in Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
• www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/dfs/cps/mandated_reporter_information/
mandatedreporterbooklet3-07.pdf (PDF - 1310 KB)
Child Protective Services: A Guide to Investigative Procedures
• www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/dfs/cps/publications/B032-01-0974-06-eng.pdf (PDF - 808 KB)
Foster Care Manual
• www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/manual.cgi
Reasonable Candidacy Program
• www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/candidacy_manual (PDF - 79 KB)
Title IV-E Eligibility Manual
• www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/iv-e_manual (PDF - 234 KB)
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Publications
• www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/interstate_compact/publications.cgi
Children’s Residential Facilities (CRF) Guidelines, Procedures, and Forms
• www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/crf.cgi
Child Placement Agencies (CPA) Regulations, Code, and Interpretations
• www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/cpa/standards.cgi
Adoption Manual
• www.dss.virginia.gov/family/ap/manual.cgi
Washington
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw
Citations:
Adoption: Title 26, Chapter 26.33•
Child Protection: Title 26, Chapter 26.44•
Child Welfare: Title 13, Chapter 13.34; Title 26, Chapter 26.34•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac
Note:
See Titles 112, 275, 388, 440
Website for Agency Policies: www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/pubs/manuals.asp
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Other Resources:
Department of Social and Health Services, Children’s Administration
Protecting the Abused & Neglected Child: A Guide for Mandated Reporters in Recognizing & Reporting Child • Abuse & Neglect
www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/publications/22-163.pdf (PDF - 1120 KB)
Parent’s Guide to Child Protective Services
• www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/publications/22-484.pdf (PDF - 221 KB)
A Relative’s Guide to Child Welfare Services
• www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/publications/22-492.pdf (PDF - 246 KB)
Helping Foster Children Achieve Educational Stability and Success: A Field Guide for Information Sharing
• www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/publications/22-1210.pdf (PDF - 478 KB)
Education Advocacy Guide for Caregivers: Supporting School Success for Children and Youth in Care
• www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-1192.pdf (PDF - 1915 KB)
Supporting Your Guardianship
• www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-1178.pdf (PDF - 1280 KB)
Adoption in Washington State
• www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/Publications/22-1096.pdf (PDF - 900 KB)
West Virginia
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/Code.cfm
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 48, Articles 22, 23; Chapter 49, Article 2C •
Child Protection: Chapter 49, Article 6A •
Child Welfare: Chapter 49, Articles 2, 2A, 2D, 6, 6D, 6E•
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.sos.wv.gov/administrative-law/index/Pages/default.aspx
Note:
See Section 1, Title 79; and Section 3, Title 78
Website for Agency Policies: www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/policy
Other Resources:
Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families
Foster/Adoptive Parent Agreement
• www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/documents/child_welfare/homefinding_resources/Foster%20Adoptive%20Parent%20Agreement.doc (Word - 51 KB)
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Wisconsin
Statutes:
Website for Statutes: http://nxt.legis.state.wi.us/nxt/gateway.dll/?f=templates&fn=default.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Chapter 48, §§ 48.02; 48.55; 48.80 through 48.979; 48.9985 •
Child Protection: Chapter 48, §§ 48.02, 48.981 •
Child Welfare: Chapter 48, §§ 48.01; 48.02; 48.32 through 48.373; 48,38; 48.396 through 48.434; 48.615 through • 48.645; 48.659 through 48.76; 48.98
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/codtoc.html
Note:
See Children and Families (DCF)
Website for Agency Policies: http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/memos/
Other Resources:
Department of Children and Families
Title IV-E Eligibility and Reimbursability Policy Manual
• http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/children/TitleIV-E/progserv/Manual/PDF/man08.pdf (PDF - 239 KB)
Foster Parent Handbook
• http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/memos/num_memos/DSP/2008/2008-05handbookredirect.pdf (PDF - 18 KB)
Easy Reference to Foster Care
• http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/publications/pdf/pfs0395.pdf (PDF - 483 KB)
Wyoming
Statutes:
Websites for Statutes: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/titles/statutes.htm
http://michie.lexisnexis.com/wyoming/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm
Citations:
Adoption: Title 1, Chapter 22•
Child Protection: Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 2•
Child Welfare: Title 14, Chapter 2, Article 3; Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 4; Title 14, Chapters 5, 11•
Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy www.childwelfare.gov
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Information Gateway. Available online at www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/resources.cfm
Regulation/Policy:
Website for Administrative Code:
http://soswy.state.wy.us/Rules/Rule_Search_Main.asp
Note:
Select Family Services, Dept. of.
Relevant Programs to select:
Adoption-Children and Family Services•
Central Registry for Child & Disabled Adult Protection•
Child Protection-Children & Family Services•
Children & Family Services-Children in Need of Supervision & Delinquent Children •
Confidential Adoption Intermediary Committee•
Court-Ordered Placements of Children•
Providers of Substitute Care Services, Certification of•
Website for Agency Policies: http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/about-us/dfspolicy.html
Other Resources:
Department of Family Services
Foster Parent Handbook
• http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/Media.aspx?mediaId=96 (PDF - 183 KB)
Concurrent Planning Handbook
• http://dfsweb.state.wy.us/Media.aspx?mediaId=239 (PDF - 89 KB)