2005 Idaho Code - 16-1601 — POLICY

                                  TITLE  16
                             JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
                                  CHAPTER 16
                             CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT
    16-1601.  POLICY. The policy of the state of Idaho is hereby declared to
be the establishment of a legal framework conducive to the judicial processing
including periodic review of child abuse, abandonment and neglect cases, and
the protection of any child whose life, health or welfare is endangered. At
all times the health and safety of the child shall be the primary concern.
Each child coming within the purview of this chapter shall receive, preferably
in his own home, the care, guidance and control that will promote his welfare
and the best interest of the state of Idaho, and if he is removed from the
control of one (1) or more of his parents, guardian or other custodian, the
state shall secure adequate care for him; provided, however, that the state of
Idaho shall, to the fullest extent possible, seek to preserve, protect,
enhance and reunite the family relationship. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed to allow discrimination on the basis of disability. This chapter
seeks to coordinate efforts by state and local public agencies, in cooperation
with private agencies and organizations, citizens' groups, and concerned
individuals, to:
    (1)  Preserve the privacy and unity of the family whenever possible;
    (2)  Take such actions as may be necessary and feasible to prevent the
abuse, neglect, abandonment or homelessness of children;
    (3)  Take such actions as may be necessary to provide the child with
permanency including concurrent planning;
    (4)  Clarify for the purposes of this act the rights and responsibilities
of parents with joint legal or joint physical custody of children at risk.