Virginia § 63.2-1532 - Parental Child Safety Placement Program; established
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-1532 — Parental Child Safety Placement Program; established, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-1532. Parental Child Safety Placement Program; established
The Parental Child Safety Placement Program is established to prevent unnecessary entry into foster care by promoting and supporting placements with relatives and fictive kin and requiring accountability for pre-court placements of children. A local department may facilitate a parental child safety placement arrangement in accordance with the provisions of this article if (i) a family assessment or investigation has been initiated in response to a valid complaint alleging that the child has been abused or neglected; (ii) the safety assessment conducted by the local department indicates that a child cannot remain safely in the home; and (iii) the child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is in agreement with the parental child safety placement arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-1532
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-1532 cover?
Section 63.2-1532 ("Parental Child Safety Placement Program; established") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 63.2-1532?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 63.2-1532 apply to my situation?
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