§4010-A. Child abuse policies 1. Policy development. Every public or private agency or program that is administered, licensed or funded by the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Corrections and hires staff or selects volunteers and provides care or services for children shall develop a written policy regarding child abuse and […]
§4010-B. Written policies 1. Written policies. By February 1, 2003, the department shall put in writing all policies that direct or guide procedural and substantive decision making by caseworkers, supervisors and other department personnel concerning child protective cases. [PL 2001, c. 696, §21 (NEW).] 2. Publicly available. By February 1, 2003, the department shall […]
§4010-C. Transition grant program The Department of Health and Human Services shall establish a transition grant program to provide financial support to eligible individuals to pay for postsecondary education. [PL 2013, c. 577, §1 (NEW).] 1. Age; enrollment in postsecondary education institution. In order to be eligible to participate in the program, an individual […]
§4010-D. Child welfare advisory panel; annual report The department shall submit a report annually to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters on the activities of and reports produced by the child welfare advisory panel formed pursuant to the federal Children’s Justice Act, 42 United States Code, […]
§4010. Spiritual treatment 1. Treatment not considered abuse or neglect. Under subchapters I to VII, a child shall not be considered to be abused or neglected, in jeopardy of health or welfare or in danger of serious harm solely because treatment is by spiritual means by an accredited practitioner of a recognized religious organization. […]
