Provides access to representation for adults in child protective proceedings of the family court who are financially eligible as determined by the chief administrator of the courts; provides access by attorneys for adults and children to records of the statewide registry of child abuse and maltreatment.
Provides representation to veterans that are at or below four hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines for matters involving children, sustenance and real property proceedings.
Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety; requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent the child when credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made.
Requires the office of children and family services to promulgate regulations for training requirements for child protective services workers assigned to a multidisciplinary investigative team; amends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.
Requires the office of children and family services to promulgate regulations for training requirements for child protective services workers assigned to a multidisciplinary investigative team; amends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.