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UT Code § 62A-4a-205.6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 2 - Child Welfare Services|Section 205.6 - Adoptive placement time frame -- Contracting with agencies.

 Effective 9/1/2021  62A-4a-205.6. Adoptive placement time frame -- Contracting with agencies.    (1) With regard to a child who has a primary permanency plan of adoption or for whom a final plan for pursuing termination of parental rights has been approved in accordance with Section 80-3-409, the division shall make intensive efforts to place the child in an adoptive home within 30 days of the earlier of:   (a) approval of the final plan; or     (b) establishment of the primary permanency plan.       (2) If within the time periods described in Subsection (1) the division is unable to locate a suitable adoptive home, it shall contract with licensed child-placing agencies to search for an appropriate adoptive home for the child, and to place the child for adoption. The division shall comply with the requirements of Section 62A-4a-607 and contract with a variety of child placing agencies licensed under Part 6, Child Placing. In accordance with federal law, the division shall develop plans for the effective use of cross-jurisdictional resources to facilitate timely adoptive or permanent placements for waiting children.     (3) The division shall ensure that children who are adopted and were previously in its custody, continue to receive the medical and mental health coverage that they are entitled to under state and federal law.     (4) The division may not consider a prospective adoptive parent's willingness or unwillingness to enter a postadoption contact agreement under Section 78B-6-146 as a condition of placing a child with the prospective adoptive parent.    Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-206.1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 2 - Child Welfare Services|Section 206.1 - Foster parent's preference upon child's reentry into foster care.

62A-4a-206.1. Foster parent's preference upon child's reentry into foster care.  When a child reenters the temporary custody or the custody of the division, and is to be placed in foster care, the child's former foster parents shall be notified. Upon a determination of their willingness and ability to safely and appropriately care for the child, those foster parents shall be given a preference for placement of the child.  Amended by Chapter 169, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-206.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 2 - Child Welfare Services|Section 206.5 - Child missing from state custody.

 Effective 9/1/2021  62A-4a-206.5. Child missing from state custody.    (1) When the division receives information that a child in the custody of the division is missing, has been abducted, or has run away, the division shall:   (a) within 24 hours after the time when the division has reason to believe that the information is accurate, notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; and     (b) pursue a warrant under Subsection 62A-4a-202.1(8).       (2) When the division locates a child described in Subsection (1), the division shall:   (a) determine the primary factors that caused or contributed to the child's absence from care;     (b) determine the child's experiences while absent from care, including screening the child to determine if the child is a sex trafficking victim;     (c) to the extent possible, select a placement for the child that accommodates the child's needs and takes into consideration the factors and experiences described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b); and     (d) follow the requirements in Section 80-3-303 for determining an ongoing placement of the child.      Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-210 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 2 - Child Welfare Services|Section 210 - Definitions.

 Effective 3/27/2014  62A-4a-210. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Activity" means an extracurricular, enrichment, or social activity.     (2) "Age-appropriate" means a type of activity that is generally accepted as suitable for a child of the same age or level of maturity, based on the development of cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacity that is typical for the child's age or age group.     (3) "Caregiver" means a person with whom a child is placed in an out-of-home placement.     (4) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services.     (5) "Out-of-home placement" means the placement of a child in the division's custody outside of the child's home, including placement in a foster home, a residential treatment program, proctor care, or with kin.     (6) "Reasonable and prudent parent standard" means the standard characterized by careful and sensible parental decisions to maintain a child's health, safety, and best interest while at the same time encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth.    Enacted by Chapter 67, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-211 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 2 - Child Welfare Services|Section 211 - Division responsibilities -- Normalizing lives of children.

 Effective 3/27/2014  62A-4a-211. Division responsibilities -- Normalizing lives of children.    (1) A child who comes into care under this chapter is entitled to participate in age-appropriate activities for the child's emotional well-being and development of valuable life-coping skills.     (2) The division shall make efforts to normalize the lives of children in the division's custody and to empower a caregiver to approve or disapprove a child's participation in activities based on the caregiver's own assessment using a reasonable and prudent parent standard, without prior approval of the division.     (3) The division shall allow a caregiver to make important decisions, similar to the decisions that a parent is entitled to make, regarding the child's participation in activities.    Enacted by Chapter 67, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-212 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 2 - Child Welfare Services|Section 212 - Requirements for decision making -- Rulemaking authority.

 Effective 3/27/2014  62A-4a-212. Requirements for decision making -- Rulemaking authority.    (1)   (a) A caregiver shall use a reasonable and prudent parent standard in determining whether to permit a child to participate in an activity.     (b) A caregiver shall consider:   (i) the child's age, maturity, and developmental level to maintain the overall health and safety of the child;     (ii) potential risk factors and the appropriateness of the activity;     (iii) the best interest of the child based on the caregiver's knowledge of the child;     (iv) the importance of encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth;     (v) the importance of providing the child with the most family-like living experience possible; and     (vi) the behavioral history of the child and the child's ability to safely participate in the proposed activity.       (c) The division shall verify that private agencies providing out-of-home placement under contract with the division:   (i) promote and protect the ability of a child to participate in age-appropriate activities; and     (ii) implement policies consistent with this section.       (d)   (i) A caregiver is not liable for harm caused to a child in an out-of-home placement if the child participates in an activity approved by the caregiver, when the caregiver has acted in accordance with a reasonable and prudent parent standard.     (ii) This section does not remove or limit any existing liability protection afforded by statute.         (2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall adopt rules establishing the procedures for verifying that private agencies providing out-of-home placement under contract with the division comply with and promote this part.    Enacted by Chapter 67, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-301 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 301 - Legislative finding.

62A-4a-301. Legislative finding.  The Legislature finds that there is a need to assist private and public agencies in identifying and establishing community-based education, service, and treatment programs to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of abuse and neglect. It is the purpose of this part to provide a means to increase prevention and treatment programs designed to reduce the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse and neglect.  Amended by Chapter 299, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-302 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 302 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/10/2016  62A-4a-302. Definitions.  As used in this part, "council" means the Child Welfare Improvement Council established under Section 62A-4a-311. Amended by Chapter 231, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-303 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 303 - Director's responsibility.

62A-4a-303. Director's responsibility.  The director shall:  (1) contract with public or private nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, or with qualified individuals to establish voluntary community-based educational and service programs designed to reduce the occurrence or recurrence of abuse and neglect;     (2) facilitate the exchange of information between and among groups concerned with families and children;     (3) consult with appropriate state agencies, commissions, and boards to help determine the probable effectiveness, fiscal soundness, and need for proposed education and service programs for the prevention and treatment of abuse and neglect;     (4) develop policies to determine whether programs will be discontinued or will receive continuous funding;     (5) establish flexible fees and fee schedules based on the recipient's ability to pay for part or all of the costs of service received; and     (6) adopt rules under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, as necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.    Amended by Chapter 75, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-304 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 304 - Contracts for services.

62A-4a-304. Contracts for services.    (1)   (a) Contracts for services to prevent child abuse and neglect shall be awarded on the basis of probability of success, based in part on sound research data.     (b) Each contract entered into by the director under Section 62A-4a-303 shall contain a provision for the evaluation of services provided under the contract.       (2) Contract funds awarded for the treatment of victims of abuse and neglect are not a collateral source as described in Section 63M-7-502.    Amended by Chapter 299, 2008 General SessionAmended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-305 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 305 - Prevention and treatment programs.

62A-4a-305. Prevention and treatment programs.  Programs contracted under this part shall be designed to provide voluntary primary abuse and neglect prevention, and voluntary or court-ordered treatment services, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following community-based programs:  (1) those relating to prenatal care, perinatal bonding, child growth and development, basic child care, care of children with special needs, and coping with family stress;     (2) those relating to crisis care, aid to parents, abuse counseling, support groups for abusive or potentially abusive parents and their children, and early identification of families where the potential for abuse and neglect exists;     (3) those clearly designed to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, medical or educational neglect, and such other programs as the division and council may from time to time consider potentially effective in reducing the incidence of family problems leading to abuse or neglect; and     (4) those designed to establish and assist community resources that prevent abuse and neglect.    Amended by Chapter 75, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-306 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 306 - Programs and services -- Public hearing requirements -- Review by local board of education.

62A-4a-306. Programs and services -- Public hearing requirements -- Review by local board of education.    (1) Before any abuse or neglect prevention or treatment program or service may be purchased or contracted for, the division shall conduct a public hearing and the council shall conduct a public hearing, to receive public comment on the specific program or service.     (2) Before any abuse or neglect prevention or treatment program or service which is intended for presentation in public schools may be purchased or contracted for, evidence shall be submitted to the division that the program or service has been approved by the local board of education of each school district which will be utilizing that program or service. The local board of education may grant the approval authority to the superintendent.    Amended by Chapter 75, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-307 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 307 - Factors considered in award of contracts.

62A-4a-307. Factors considered in award of contracts.  In awarding contracts under this part, consideration shall be given to factors such as need, diversity of geographic locations, coordination with or enhancement of existing services, and the extensive use of volunteers.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 260, 1994 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-308 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 308 - Portion of funding provided by contractor.

62A-4a-308. Portion of funding provided by contractor.  The director may require that 25% of the funding for individual programs contracted by the director under this part be provided by the contractor operating the program. Contributions of materials, supplies, or physical facilities may be considered as all or part of the funding provided by the contractor.  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 260, 1994 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-309 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 309 - Children's Account.

62A-4a-309. Children's Account.    (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Children's Account." The restricted account is for crediting of contributions from private sources and from appropriate revenues received under Section 26-2-12.5 for abuse and neglect prevention programs described in Section 62A-4a-305.     (2) Money shall be appropriated from the account to the division by the Legislature under the Utah Budgetary Procedures Act, and shall be drawn upon by the director in consultation with the executive director of the department.     (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), the Children's Account may be used only to implement prevention programs described in Section 62A-4a-305, and may only be allocated to an entity that provides a one-to-one match, comprising a match from the community of at least 50% in cash and up to 50% in in-kind donations, which is 25% of the total funding received from the Children's Account.     (4)   (a) The entity that receives the statewide evaluation contract is excepted from the cash-match provisions of Subsection (3).     (b) Upon recommendation of the executive director and the council, the division may reduce or waive the match requirements described in Subsection (3) for an entity, if the division determines that imposing the requirements would prohibit or limit the provision of services needed in a particular geographic area.      Amended by Chapter 278, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-310 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 310 - Funds -- Transfers and gifts.

62A-4a-310. Funds -- Transfers and gifts.  On behalf of the Children's Account, the department, through the division, may accept transfers, grants, gifts, bequests, or any money made available from any source to implement this part.  Amended by Chapter 278, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-311 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 3 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Treatment|Section 311 - Child Welfare Improvement Council -- Creation -- Membership -- Expenses.

 Effective 5/10/2016  62A-4a-311. Child Welfare Improvement Council -- Creation -- Membership -- Expenses.    (1)   (a) There is established the Child Welfare Improvement Council composed of no more than 25 members who are appointed by the division.     (b) Except as required by Subsection (1)(c), as terms of current council members expire, the division shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.     (c) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (1)(b), the division shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of council members are staggered so that approximately half of the council is appointed every two years.     (d) The council shall have geographic, economic, gender, cultural, and philosophical diversity.     (e) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.       (2) The council shall elect a chairperson from its membership at least biannually.     (3) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.       (4)   (a) The council shall hold a public meeting quarterly.     (b) Within budgetary constraints, meetings may also be held on the call of the chair, or of a majority of the members.     (c) A majority of the members currently appointed to the council constitute a quorum at any meeting and the action of the majority of the members present shall be the action of the council.       (5) The council shall:   (a) advise the division on matters relating to abuse and neglect;     (b) recommend to the division how funds contained in the Children's Account should be allocated; and     (c) provide community and professional input on the performance of the division.      Amended by Chapter 231, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-401 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 4 - Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements|Section 401 - Legislative purpose.

 Effective 5/10/2016  62A-4a-401. Legislative purpose.  It is the purpose of this part to protect the best interests of children, offer protective services to prevent harm to children, stabilize the home environment, preserve family life whenever possible, and encourage cooperation among the states in dealing with the problem of abuse or neglect. Amended by Chapter 168, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 4 - Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements|Section 402 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/5/2021  62A-4a-402. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "A person responsible for a child's care" means the child's parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the child's care, whether in the same home as the child, a relative's home, a group, family, or center day care facility, a foster care home, or a residential institution.     (2) "Newborn child" means a child who is 30 days old or younger.     (3) "Subject" or "subject of the report" means any person reported under this part, including, but not limited to, a child, parent, guardian, or other person responsible for a child's care.    Amended by Chapter 231, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 62A-4a-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 4a - Child and Family Services|Part 4 - Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Requirements|Section 404 - Fetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder and drug dependency -- Reporting requirements.

 Effective 5/5/2021  62A-4a-404. Fetal alcohol syndrome or spectrum disorder and drug dependency -- Reporting requirements.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Health care provider" means:   (i) an individual licensed under:   (A)Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act;     (B)Title 58, Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;     (C)Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;     (D)Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;     (E)Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; or     (F)Title 58, Chapter 77, Direct-Entry Midwife Act; or       (ii) an unlicensed individual who practices midwifery.       (b) "Recommending medical provider" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-61a-102.     (c)   (i) "Substance abuse" means, except as provided in Subsection (1)(c)(ii), the same as that term is defined in Section 80-1-102.     (ii) "Substance abuse" does not include use of drugs or other substances that are:   (A) obtained by lawful prescription and used as prescribed; or     (B) obtained in accordance with Title 26, Chapter 61a, Utah Medical Cannabis Act, and used as recommended by a recommending medical provider.           (2) A health care provider who attends the birth of a newborn child or cares for a newborn child and determines the following, shall report the determination to the division as soon as possible:   (a) the newborn child:   (i) is adversely affected by the child's mother's substance abuse during pregnancy;     (ii) has fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; or     (iii) demonstrates drug or alcohol withdrawal symptoms; or       (b) the parent of the newborn child or a person responsible for the child's care demonstrates functional impairment or an inability to care for the child as a result of the parent's or person's substance abuse.      Amended by Chapter 231, 2021 General SessionAmended by Chapter 337, 2021 General Session