Section 14-11-102 – Definitions.
14-11-102. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Abuse” means as defined by W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii); (ii) “Child protective agency” means as defined by W.S. 14-3-202(a)(iv); (iii) “Fire station” means a fire station that is open and operating twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and that is continually staffed with full- […]
Section 14-11-103 – Relinquishment of a Newborn Child.
14-11-103. Relinquishment of a newborn child. (a) A parent or a parent’s designee may relinquish a newborn child to a safe haven provider in accordance with the provisions of this act and retain complete anonymity. (b) Relinquishment of a newborn child shall not, in and of itself, constitute abuse or neglect and the child shall […]
Section 14-11-104 – Newborn Child Identity.
14-11-104. Newborn child identity. Unless reliable and sufficient identifying information relating to the newborn child has been provided, the department of family services shall work with law enforcement agencies in an effort to ensure that the newborn child has not been identified as a missing child.
Section 14-9-101 – Short Title.
14-9-101. Short title. This act shall be known as the “Community Juvenile Services Act”.
Section 14-9-102 – Purpose.
14-9-102. Purpose. (a) The purpose and intent of this act is to: (i) Establish, maintain and promote the development of juvenile services in communities of the state aimed at allowing early identification and diversion of children at risk of entry into the juvenile court system and preventing juvenile delinquency; and (ii) Allow decisions regarding juvenile […]
Section 14-9-103 – Definitions.
14-9-103. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Account” means the community juvenile services block grant account created by this act; (ii) “Community board” means a community juvenile services board providing juvenile services under this act; (iii) “Department” means the department of family services; (iv) “Juvenile services” means programs or services provided to children […]
Section 14-8-102 – Legislative Declaration.
14-8-102. Legislative declaration. (a) The legislature hereby finds that child abuse and neglect are a threat to the family unit and impose major expenses on society. The legislature further finds that there is a need to assist private and public agencies in identifying and establishing programs for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. (b) […]
Section 14-8-103 – Definitions.
14-8-103. Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) “Board” means the Wyoming children’s trust fund board created in W.S. 14-8-104; (ii) “Child abuse” means any act which reasonably may be construed to fall under the definition of “abuse” or “neglect” under W.S. 14-3-202(a)(ii) or (vii); (iii) “Prevention program” means a program of direct child […]
Section 14-8-104 – Wyoming Children’s Trust Fund Board; Creation; Members.
14-8-104. Wyoming children’s trust fund board; creation; members. (a) There is created a Wyoming children’s trust fund board. The board shall consist of eight (8) members, as follows: (i) The director of the department of family services or the director’s designee; (ii) The state superintendent of public instruction; (iii) Five (5) persons appointed by the […]
Section 14-8-105 – Powers and Duties of the Board.
14-8-105. Powers and duties of the board. (a) The board shall: (i) Provide for the coordination and exchange of information on the establishment and maintenance of prevention programs; (ii) Develop and publicize criteria regarding grants from the trust fund, including the duration of grants and any requirements for matching funds which are received from the […]