Family Law - Children in Out-of-Home Placement - Voluntary Placement Agreements

Summary

The law updates how local social‑service departments handle voluntary placement agreements for children with serious mental illness or developmental disabilities. It sets strict 5‑day assessment and eligibility deadlines, requires annual and statewide reporting, and protects parents’ custody and child‑support rights. The changes aim to reduce placement delays, improve family reunification, and give the state data to guide future reforms.

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