2005 Vermont Code - § 4911. — Purpose

§ 4911. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to: protect children whose health and welfare may be adversely affected through abuse or neglect; strengthen the family and make the home safe for children whenever possible by enhancing the parental capacity for good child care; provide a temporary or permanent nurturing and safe environment for children when necessary; and for these purposes require the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect, investigation of such reports and provision of services, when needed, to such child and family. (Added 1981, No. 207 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 25, 1982.)