170-G:1 Definitions. – In this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: I. "Agency" means any department, commission, board, institution, bureau, or office of the state, as well as other public and private children and youth service agencies providing services under contract with the department of health and human services. II. "Advisory […]
170-G:10 Repealed by 1995, 181:23, V, eff. July 1, 1995. –
170-G:11 Repealed by 1995, 181:23, VI, eff. July 1, 1995. –
170-G:12 Repealed by 1995, 181:23, VII, eff. July 1, 1995. –
170-G:13 Repealed by 1995, 181:23, VIII, eff. July 1, 1995. –
170-G:14 Purpose of Juvenile Services. – Establishment of field services under the administration of the department of health and human services for children in need of services and juvenile delinquents will support the state’s continuing efforts to consolidate in one agency the field services provided to children and youth. Source. 1987, 402:6. 1994, 212:2. […]
170-G:15 Assignment of Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers. – The commissioner shall, through rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A, assign permanent juvenile probation and parole officers to each judicial district consistent with the workload formula established by the department. Source. 1987, 402:6. 1995, 310:175, 183. 2000, 294:10. 2005, 9:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
170-G:16 Juvenile Probation and Parole Officers; Powers and Duties. – Juvenile probation and parole officers under the administration of the department of health and human services shall have the power and duty: I. To serve as officers of the court and investigate at the request of any justice of the district courts which they […]
170-G:17 Repealed by 2017, 84:2, eff. Sept. 1 2018. –
170-G:17-a Repealed by 2019, 197:2, effective Sept. 1, 2020. –
170-G:17-b Repealed by 2022, 266:1, I, eff. June 24, 2022. –
170-G:18, 170-G:19 Repealed by 2020, 26:11, eff. Sept. 18, 2020. –
170-G:2 Bureaus for Children, Youth, and Families. – I. There are hereby established within the department of health and human services the following bureaus: (a) Bureau of children. (b) Bureau of community services. (c) Bureau of administrative services. II. The commissioner may establish such other bureaus as may be necessary for the efficient performance […]
170-G:20 Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard. – The rights of children in foster care exist within the context of the reasonable and prudent parent standard defined in 42 U.S.C. section 675(10). This means that foster parents, caretakers, and department staff must make careful and sensible decisions that maintain the health, safety, and best interests […]
170-G:21 Foster Care Children’s Bill of Rights. – A child who is placed in a foster home or other out-of-home placement pursuant to a juvenile court proceeding under RSA 169-B, RSA 169-C, or RSA 169-D shall have the right or privilege: I. To be supported in a healthy growth and developmental process from early […]
170-G:3 Commissioner; Powers and Duties. – I. [Repealed.] II. There shall be an administrator for each of the bureaus of the department established by RSA 170-G:2 to administer the laws and rules relative to his respective bureau, subject to the supervision of the commissioner. The administrator of each bureau within the department shall be […]
170-G:4 Department; Powers and Duties. – The department shall have the power and duty to: I. [Repealed.] II. Provide, through social workers, services for all children and youth referred to it by the probate and district courts pursuant to RSA 169-C; 170-B; 170-C; and 463 and for all children and youth who are at […]
170-G:4-a Appeals. – I. Any service provider may appeal decisions made by the department relative to rates or certifications pursuant to RSA 170-G:4, XVII or XVIII by filing an appeal with the commissioner of health and human services. II. The appeal shall be in writing, signed by a person duly authorized by the service […]
170-G:4-b Evidence-Based Practices. – I. On or before July 1, 2020, at least 10 percent of state funds received by the department for children’s behavioral health services, whether or not they are subject to this chapter, shall be expended for evidence-based practices. Beginning July 1, 2022, the percentage of state funds expended for evidence-based […]
170-G:4-c Establishment of Resource Center for Children’s Behavioral Health. – The department shall establish and maintain a resource center for children’s behavioral health, which shall: I. Provide technical assistance to the department and to service providers to support the implementation and operation of trauma-informed evidence-based practices, along with the provision of services according to […]
