Placement of Child in Certified Domestic Violence Center

Summary

The proposal adds certified domestic‑violence centers to the list of out‑of‑home placement options for dependent children and expands the legal definition of “shelter” to include them. It also permits the Department of Children and Families to skip or simplify home‑study reports when a child is placed in such a center. The intent is to provide a quicker, safer placement for children whose homes are unsafe due to domestic violence.

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