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23 PA Cons Stat § 6367 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6367 - Reports to department and coroner

§ 6367. Reports to department and coroner. (a) Reports to department.--Upon the receipt of each report of suspected child abuse made pursuant to this chapter, the county agency shall immediately transmit a child abuse report summary as provided in section 6313 (relating to reporting procedure) to the department. Supplemental reports shall be made at regular intervals thereafter in a manner and form the department prescribes by regulation to the end that the department is kept fully informed and up-to-date concerning the status of reports of child abuse.  (b) Reports to coroner.--The county agency shall give telephone notice and forward immediately a copy of reports made pursuant to this chapter which involve the death of a child to the appropriate coroner pursuant to section 6317 (relating to mandatory reporting and postmortem investigation of deaths).  (c) Child deaths and near fatalities.--A county agency shall immediately provide information to the department regarding its involvement with the child and with the child's parent, guardian or custodian when a child dies or nearly dies and child abuse is suspected. The county agency shall inform the department of any history of child protective or general protective services provided to the child prior to the child's death or near fatality and of services provided to other children of the child's parent, guardian or custodian by the county agency or by court order. The county agency shall inform the department if the child was in the agency's custody at the time of the child's death or near fatality. The county agency shall provide this information in writing on forms provided by the department within 48 hours of the oral report.  (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1995; July 3, 2008, P.L.276, No.33, eff. 180 days)    2008 Amendment. Act 33 added subsec. (c).  Cross References. Section 6367 is referred to in section 6341 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6370 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6370 - Voluntary or court-ordered services; findings of child abuse

§ 6370. Voluntary or court-ordered services; findings of child abuse. (a) General rule.--Based on the investigation and evaluation conducted pursuant to this chapter, the county agency shall provide or contract with private or public agencies for the protection of the child at home whenever possible and those services necessary for adequate care of the child when placed in protective custody. Prior to offering these services to a family, the agency shall explain that it has no legal authority to compel the family to receive the services but may inform the family of the obligations and authority of the county agency to initiate appropriate court proceedings.  (b) Initiation of court proceeding.-- (1) In those cases in which an appropriate offer of service is refused and the county agency determines that the best interests of the child require court action, the county agency shall initiate the appropriate court proceeding. The county agency shall assist the court during all stages of the court proceeding in accordance with the purposes of this chapter.  (2) (i) If the county agency deems it appropriate in a dependency or delinquency proceeding, including an instance in which the alleged perpetrator has access or poses a threat to a child, the county agency may petition the court under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile matters) for a finding of child abuse.  (ii) If the court makes a specific finding that child abuse as defined by this chapter has not occurred, the county agency shall consider the court's finding to be a determination that the report of suspected abuse was an unfounded report. The county agency shall immediately notify the department of the change in the status of the report from an indicated report to an unfounded report. Upon notice, the department shall be responsible for expunging the indicated report consistent with the expunction requirements of this chapter.  (iii) If there is a determination that the subjects of the unfounded report need services provided or arranged by the county agency, the county agency may retain those records only if it specifically identifies the report as an unfounded report of suspected child abuse.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1995)   Cross References. Section 6370 is referred to in section 6340 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6371 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6371 - Rehabilitative services for child and family

§ 6371. Rehabilitative services for child and family. The county agency shall provide or arrange for and monitor rehabilitative services for children and their families on a voluntary basis or under a final or intermediate order of the court.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1995)
23 PA Cons Stat § 6372 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6372 - Protecting well-being of children maintained outside home

§ 6372. Protecting well-being of children maintained outside home. The county agency shall be as equally vigilant of the status, well-being and conditions under which a child is living and being maintained in a facility other than that of a parent, custodian or guardian from which the child has been removed as the service is of the conditions in the dwelling of the parent, custodian or guardian. Where the county agency finds that the placement for any temporary or permanent custody, care or treatment is for any reason inappropriate or harmful in any way to the physical or mental well-being of the child, it shall take immediate steps to remedy these conditions including petitioning the court.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1995)
23 PA Cons Stat § 6373 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6373 - General protective services responsibilities of county agency

§ 6373. General protective services responsibilities of county agency. (a) Program objectives.--Each county agency is responsible for administering a program of general protective services to children and youth that is consistent with the agency's objectives to:  (1) Keep children in their own homes, whenever possible. (2) Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation. (3) Overcome problems that result in dependency. (4) Provide temporary, substitute placement in a foster family home or residential child-care facility for a child in need of care.  (5) Reunite children and their families whenever possible when children are in temporary, substitute placement.  (6) Provide a permanent, legally assured family for a child in temporary, substitute care who cannot be returned to his own home.  (7) Provide services and care ordered by the court for children who have been adjudicated dependent.  (b) Efforts to prevent need for removal from home.--In its effort to assist the child and the child's parents, pursuant to Federal regulations, the county agency will make reasonable efforts prior to the placement of a child in foster care to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child from his home and to make it possible for the child to return to home.  (c) Assistance in obtaining available benefits.--The county agency shall aid the child and the family in obtaining benefits and services for which they may qualify under Federal, State and local programs.  (d) Duplication of services.--Except where ordered by the court in a proceeding brought under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile matters), a county agency shall not be required to duplicate services which are the statutory responsibility of any other agency.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1997)   1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6373.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6374 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6374 - Principles and goals of general protective services

§ 6374. Principles and goals of general protective services. (a) Primary purpose.--The primary purpose of general protective services is to protect the rights and welfare of children so that they have an opportunity for healthy growth and development.  (b) Assistance to parents.--Implicit in the county agency's protection of children is assistance to parents in recognizing and remedying conditions harmful to their children and in fulfilling their parental duties more adequately.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1997)   1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6374.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6376 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6376 - Appeals with respect to general protective services

§ 6376. Appeals with respect to general protective services. (a) Right to appeal.--A custodial parent or person who has primary responsibility for the welfare of a child may appeal the county agency's decision to accept the family for services. Written notice of this right, along with an explanation of the agency's decision, shall be given to the family within seven days of the decision to accept for service. The department has no authority to modify an order of a court of common pleas.  (b) Receipt and grounds of appeal.--Appeals must be received by the county agency within 45 days of the date when the notice was mailed to the custodial parent or person who has primary responsibility for the welfare of a child. Requests must be made on the grounds that the child is or is not at risk of abuse or neglect.  (c) Review and decision and request for hearing.--The county agency shall review the request and issue a written decision within 45 days of receipt of the appeal. If the agency denies the request, the custodial parent or person who has primary responsibility for the welfare of a child may request a hearing before the department. The request must be made within 45 days of the date of the county agency's decision.  (d) Hearing.--If a hearing is requested, the secretary or his designated agent shall schedule a hearing pursuant to Article IV of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, and applicable department regulations. The burden of proof in the hearing shall be on the county agency. The department shall assist the county agency as necessary.  (e) Order.--The department is authorized and empowered to make any appropriate order regarding records to make them accurate or consistent with the requirements of this chapter.  (f) Other appeals.--Action by a custodial parent or person who has primary responsibility for the welfare of a child under this section does not preclude his right to exercise other appeals available through department regulations or the courts.  (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1997)   1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6376.  References in Text. The short title of the act of June 13, 1967, P.L.31, No.21, known as the Public Welfare Code, referred to in subsection (d), was amended by the act of December 28, 2015, P.L.500, No.92. The amended short title is now the Human Services Code.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6377 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6377 - Caseloads

§ 6377. Caseloads. The department by regulation shall set forth staff-to-family ratios for general protective services.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1997)   1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6377.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6378 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6378 - Purchase of services

§ 6378. Purchase of services. Except for the receipt and assessment of reports alleging a need for protective services, the county agency may purchase and utilize the services of any appropriate public or private agency. The department shall promulgate regulations establishing standards and qualifications of persons or agencies providing services for a county agency. The department may, by regulation, provide for the establishment of regional facilities or a regional coordination of licensed professional service providers to provide county agencies with access to licensed physicians and psychologists, as required by this section.   (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1997)   1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6378.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6381 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6381 - Evidence in court proceedings

§ 6381. Evidence in court proceedings. (a) General rule.--In addition to the rules of evidence provided under 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to juvenile matters), the rules of evidence in this section shall govern in child abuse proceedings in court or in any department administrative hearing pursuant to section 6341 (relating to amendment or expunction of information).  (b) Reports of unavailable persons.--Whenever a person required to report under this chapter is unavailable due to death or removal from the jurisdiction of the court, the written report of that person shall be admissible in evidence in any proceedings arising out of child abuse other than proceedings under Title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses). Any hearsay contained in the reports shall be given such weight, if any, as the court determines to be appropriate under all of the circumstances. However, any hearsay contained in a written report shall not of itself be sufficient to support an adjudication based on abuse.  (c) Privileged communications.--Except for privileged communications between a lawyer and a client and between a minister and a penitent, a privilege of confidential communication between husband and wife or between any professional person, including, but not limited to, physicians, psychologists, counselors, employees of hospitals, clinics, day-care centers and schools and their patients or clients, shall not constitute grounds for excluding evidence at any proceeding regarding child abuse or the cause of child abuse.  (d) Prima facie evidence of abuse.--Evidence that a child has suffered child abuse of such a nature as would ordinarily not be sustained or exist except by reason of the acts or omissions of the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child shall be prima facie evidence of child abuse by the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child.  (e) Child victims and witnesses.--In addition to the provisions of this section, any consideration afforded to a child victim or witness pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 59 Subch. D (relating to child victims and witnesses) in any prosecution or adjudication shall be afforded to a child in child abuse proceedings in court or in any department administrative hearing pursuant to section 6341.  (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1995; Dec. 18, 2013, P.L.1170, No.108, eff. Dec. 31, 2014)    2013 Amendment. Act 108 added subsec. (e).  1994 Amendment. Act 151 amended subsecs. (a) and (d).
23 PA Cons Stat § 6384 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6384 - Legislative oversight

§ 6384. Legislative oversight. A committee of the Senate designated by the President pro tempore of the Senate and a committee of the House of Representatives designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, either jointly or separately, shall review the manner in which this chapter has been administered at the State and local level for the following purposes:  (1) Providing information that will aid the General Assembly in its oversight responsibilities. (2) Enabling the General Assembly to determine whether the programs and services mandated by this chapter are effectively meeting the goals of this chapter.  (3) Assisting the General Assembly in measuring the costs and benefits of this program and the effects and side-effects of mandated program services.  (4) Permitting the General Assembly to determine whether the confidentiality of records mandated by this chapter is being maintained at the State and local level.  (5) Providing information that will permit State and local program administrators to be held accountable for the administration of the programs mandated by this chapter.    Cross References. Section 6384 is referred to in section 6340 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6385 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6385 - Reimbursement to county agencies

§ 6385. Reimbursement to county agencies. The department shall certify in accordance with the needs-based budgeting provisions of Article VII of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, a level of funds sufficient to meet the cost of services required by the provisions of this chapter which are reasonable and allowable as defined in Article VII.  (Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1995)   1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6385.  References in Text. The short title of the act of June 13, 1967, P.L.31, No.21, known as the Public Welfare Code, referred to in this section, was amended by the act of December 28, 2015, P.L.500, No.92. The amended short title is now the Human Services Code.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6387 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 63 - Child Protective Services|Section 6387 - Pandemic of 2020

§ 6387. Pandemic of 2020. (a) General rule.--Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the following shall apply to any individual required to obtain recertification under section 6344.4 (relating to recertification) during the disaster emergency relating to COVID-19. The following shall apply:  (1) An individual shall have until December 31, 2020, to obtain the recertification under section 6344(b)(3) (relating to employees having contact with children; adoptive and foster parents) or under section 111(c.1) of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949.  (2) An individual shall be required to obtain the certifications under section 6344(b)(1) and (2) as required under section 6344.4.  (3) An individual who delays recertification under section 6344(b)(3) or under section 111(c.1) of the Public School Code of 1949 shall be required to obtain the individual's subsequent recertifications required under section 6344.4 within 60 months from the date of the individual's most recent certification.  (b) Initial applicants.--(Expired).  (c) Required record.--An employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions shall maintain a copy of the required information under subsections (a) and (b).  (d) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "COVID-19" means the novel coronavirus as identified in the proclamation of disaster emergency issued by the Governor on March 6, 2020, published at 50 Pa.B. 1644 (March 21, 2020).  (May 8, 2020, P.L.121, No.18, eff. imd.)   2020 Expiration. Subsection (b) expired December 31, 2020. See Act 18 of 2020.  2020 Amendment. Act 18 added section 6387. Section 3(2) of Act 18 provided that the addition of subsecs. (a) and (c) shall be retroactive to March 6, 2020.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6501 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 65 - Newborn Protection|Section 6501 - Short title of chapter

§ 6501. Short title of chapter. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Newborn Protection Act.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6503 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 65 - Newborn Protection|Section 6503 - Nonliability

§ 6503. Nonliability. A parent of a newborn shall not be criminally liable under any provision of Title 18 (relating to crimes and offenses) if the criteria set forth in 18 Pa.C.S § 4306 (relating to newborn protection) are met.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6504 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 65 - Newborn Protection|Section 6504 - Health care providers accepting newborns

§ 6504. Health care providers accepting newborns. (a) General rule.--A health care provider at a hospital shall do all of the following relating to a newborn accepted under this chapter:  (1) Take the newborn into protective custody as provided in section 6315(a)(3) (relating to taking child into protective custody) or 6504.1(a)(2) (relating to police officers accepting newborns).  (2) Perform a medical evaluation as well as perform any act necessary to care for and protect the physical health and safety of the newborn.  (3) Notify the county agency and the local municipal police department or the Pennsylvania State Police where no municipal police jurisdiction exists as provided in section 6505 (relating to reporting acceptance of newborns).  (b) Accepting newborns.--When a health care provider accepts a newborn pursuant to this chapter, a parent, police officer or emergency services provider may provide a health care provider with information about the newborn's medical history and any identifying information.  (July 2, 2014, P.L.843, No.91, eff. 60 days; Dec. 22, 2017, P.L.1219, No.68, eff. 60 days)    2017 Amendment. Act 68 amended subsec. (b).  2014 Amendment. Act 91 amended the section heading and subsecs. (a)(1) and (b).  Cross References. Section 6504 is referred to in sections 6502, 6504.1, 6504.2 of this title.
23 PA Cons Stat § 6504.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 23 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Chapter 65 - Newborn Protection|Section 6504.1 - Police officers accepting newborns

§ 6504.1. Police officers accepting newborns. (a) Duties.--A police officer at a police station shall do all of the following relating to a newborn accepted under this chapter:  (1) Take the newborn into protective custody under section 6315(a)(5) (relating to taking child into protective custody).  (2) Ensure the newborn is transported to a hospital and placed into the care of a health care provider under section 6504 (relating to health care providers accepting newborns).  (b) Information.--When a police officer accepts a newborn pursuant to this chapter, a parent may provide the police officer with information about the newborn's medical history and any identifying information.  (July 2, 2014, P.L.843, No.91, eff. 60 days)   2014 Amendment. Act 91 added section 6504.1.  Cross References. Section 6504.1 is referred to in sections 6504, 6505 of this title.