§ 63.2-1505. Investigations by local departments
A. An investigation requires the collection of information necessary to determine: 1. The immediate safety needs of the child; 2. The protective and rehabilitative services needs of the child and family that will deter abuse or neglect; 3. Risk of future harm to the child; 4. Alternative plans for the child’s safety if protective and […]
§ 63.2-1502. Establishment of Child-Protective Services Unit; duties
There is created a Child-Protective Services Unit in the Department that shall have the following powers and duties: 1. To evaluate and strengthen all local, regional and state programs dealing with child abuse and neglect. 2. To assume primary responsibility for directing the planning and funding of child-protective services. This shall include reviewing and approving […]
§ 63.2-1501. Definitions
As used in this chapter unless the context requires a different meaning: “Court” means the juvenile and domestic relations district court of the county or city. “Prevention” means efforts that (i) promote health and competence in people and (ii) create, promote and strengthen environments that nurture people in their development. 1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.2; […]
§ 63.2-1500. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 2022, c. 264, cl. 2.