Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 4922
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 4922
- Assessment: means a response to a report of child abuse or neglect that focuses on the identification of the strengths and support needs of the child and the family and any services they may require to improve or restore their well-being and to reduce the risk of future harm. See
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner for Children and Families. See
- Department: means the Department for Children and Families. See
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Investigation: means a response to a report of child abuse or neglect that begins with the systematic gathering of information to determine whether the abuse or neglect has occurred and, if so, the appropriate response. See
§ 4922. Rulemaking
(a) The Commissioner shall develop rules to implement this subchapter. These shall include:
(1) rules setting forth criteria for determining whether to conduct an assessment or an investigation;
(2) rules setting out procedures for assessment and service delivery;
(3) rules outlining procedures for investigations;
(4) rules for conducting the administrative review conference;
(5) rules regarding access to and maintenance of Department records of investigations, assessments, reviews, and responses; and
(6) rules regarding the tiered Registry as required by section 4916 of this title.
(b) The rules shall strike an appropriate balance between protecting children and respecting the rights of a parent or guardian, including a parent or guardian with disabilities, and shall recognize that persons with a disability can be successful parents. The rules shall include the possible use of adaptive equipment and supports.
(c) These rules shall be adopted no later than July 1, 2009. (Added 2007, No. 168 (Adj. Sess.), § 18.)