Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART V. Children, Youth, and Families Manual |
Subpart D. Nonresidential Agencies, Facilities and Services |
Article III. County-Administered Services |
Chapter 3490. Child Protective Services |
SubChapter A. CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
Section 3490.2. Purposes
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The purposes of this subchapter are to:
(1) Protect abused children from further abuse.
(2) Preserve and stabilize families.
(3) Implement the CPSL.
(4) Involve law enforcement agencies in responding to child abuse.
(5) Prioritize the response and services to children most at risk.
(6) Encourage more complete reporting of suspected child abuse.
The provisions of this § 3490.2 adopted December 20, 1985, effective January 1, 1986, 15 Pa.B. 4547; amended July 2, 1999, effective July 3, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3513. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (211715).