Hawaii HB1401 amends the Child Protective Act to modify procedures for child protective services.

Hawaii HB1401 amends the Child Protective Act by altering procedures for child protective services. It mandates the department to file a petition if a child placed in voluntary foster care does not complete a service plan within three months. The department may file a petition for protective custody if there is reasonable cause to believe the child is in imminent danger. The department must make reasonable efforts to identify and notify relatives within thirty days of assuming temporary foster custody.

Hawaii HB1401 amends the Child Protective Act to modify procedures for child protective services.

Hawaii HB1401 amends the Child Protective Act by altering procedures for child protective services. It mandates the department to file a petition if a child placed in voluntary foster care does not complete a service plan within three months. The department may file a petition for protective custody if there is reasonable cause to believe the child is in imminent danger. The department must make reasonable efforts to identify and notify relatives within thirty days of assuming temporary foster custody.