14-3-201. Purpose.
The purpose of W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 is to delineate the responsibilities of the state agency, other governmental agencies or officials, professionals and citizens to intervene on behalf of a child suspected of being abused or neglected, to protect the best interest of the child, to further offer protective services when necessary in order to prevent any harm to the child or any other children living in the home, to protect children from abuse or neglect which jeopardize their health or welfare, to stabilize the home environment, to preserve family life whenever possible and to provide permanency for the child in appropriate circumstances. The child's health, safety and welfare shall be of paramount concern in implementing and enforcing this article.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Article 2 - Child Protective Services
Section 14-3-202 - Definitions.
Section 14-3-203 - Duties of State Agency; On-Call Services.
Section 14-3-204 - Duties of Local Child Protective Agency.
Section 14-3-205 - Child Abuse or Neglect; Persons Required to Report.
Section 14-3-207 - Abuse or Neglect as Suspected Cause of Death; Coroner's Investigation.
Section 14-3-208 - Temporary Protective Custody; Order; Time Limitation; Remedial Health Care.
Section 14-3-209 - Immunity From Liability.
Section 14-3-210 - Admissibility of Evidence Constituting Privileged Communications.
Section 14-3-211 - Appointment of Counsel for Child and Other Parties.
Section 14-3-212 - Child Protection Teams; Creation; Composition; Duties; Records Confidential.