West Virginia § 49-2-202 - 49-2-202. When family preservation services required.
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§ 49-2-202. 49-2-202. When family preservation services required.
Home-based family preservation services are required in all cases where the removal of a child or children is seriously being considered, whether from a natural home or a surrogate home, wherein a child or children have lived for a substantial period of time. However, those services are not required when the child appears in imminent danger of serious bodily or serious emotional injury.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does West Virginia Code § 49-2-202 cover?
Section 49-2-202 ("49-2-202. When family preservation services required.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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.
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