§49-2-813. Statistical Index; Reports
The Department of Health and Human Resources shall maintain a statewide child abuse and neglect statistical index of all substantiated allegations of child abuse or neglect cases to include information contained in the reports required under this article and any other information considered appropriate by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources. […]
§49-2-814. Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
(a) This section may be referred to as "Erin Merryn's Law". (b) The Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children is established. The task force consists of the following members: (1) The Chair of the West Virginia Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources, or his or her designee;
§49-2-901. Policy; Cooperation
of the Division of Juvenile Services §49-2-901. Policy; cooperation. (a) It is the policy of the state to: (1) Provide a coordinated continuum of care for its children who have been charged with an offense which would be a crime if committed by an adult, whether they are taken into custody and securely detained or […]
§49-2-708. Rule-Making Authority
(a) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources is authorized to propose rules for legislative approval necessary to implement this article in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code. (b) The rules: (1) Shall create a three year certification period for a foster home, unless a substantial change occurs. A home […]
§49-2-801. Purpose
§49-2-801. Purpose. It is the purpose of this article through the complete reporting of child abuse and neglect: (1) To protect the best interests of the child;
§49-2-802. Establishment of Child Protective Services; General Duties and Powers; Administrative Procedure; Immunity From Civil Liability; Cooperation of Other State Agencies
(a) The department shall establish or designate in every county a local child protective services office to perform the duties and functions set forth in this article. (b) The local child protective services office shall investigate all reports of child abuse or neglect. Under no circumstances may investigating personnel be relatives of the accused, the […]
§49-2-803. Persons Mandated to Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect; Requirements
(a) Any medical, dental, or mental health professional, Christian Science practitioner, religious healer, school teacher or other school personnel, social service worker, child care or foster care worker, emergency medical services personnel, peace officer or law-enforcement official, humane officer, member of the clergy, circuit court judge, family court judge, employee of the Division of Juvenile […]
§49-2-804. Notification of Disposition of Reports
The Department of Health and Human Resources shall continue to develop, update and implement a procedure to notify any person mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect pursuant to section eight hundred three of this article, of whether an investigation into the reported suspected abuse or neglect has been initiated and when the investigation […]
§49-2-805. Educational Programs; Requirements
Subject to appropriation in the budget, the department shall conduct educational and training programs for persons required to report suspected abuse or neglect, and the general public, as well as implement evidence-based programs that reduce incidents of child maltreatment including sexual abuse. Training for persons require to report and the general public shall include: (1) […]
§49-2-806. Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Animal Cruelty by Child Protective Service Workers
In the event a child protective service worker, in response to a report mandated by section eight hundred two and eight hundred three of this article, forms a reasonable suspicion that an animal is the victim of cruel or inhumane treatment, he or she shall report the suspicion and the basis therefor to the county […]