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22 M.R.S. § 4001 Title
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This chapter may be cited as the "Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act."
22 M.R.S. § 4002 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] 1. Abuse or neglect. "Abuse or neglect" means a threat to a child's health or welfare by physical, mental or emotional injury or impairm…
22 M.R.S. § 4003 Purposes
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Recognizing that the health and safety of children must be of paramount concern and that the right to family integrity is limited by the right of children to be protected from abuse and neglect and recognizing also that uncertainty and instability are possible in extended foster …
22 M.R.S. § 4004 Authorizations
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1. General. The department may take appropriate action, consistent with available funding, that will help prevent child abuse and neglect and achieve the goals of section 4003 and subchapter XI‑A, including: A. Developing and providing services which: (1) Support and reinforce pa…