Washington HB2497 aims to address the rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities by supporting families with child welfare responses.

Washington HB2497 seeks to address the concerning rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities by implementing several measures. The bill increases court oversight of child welfare cases during the shelter care phase for children under age four. It expands access to legal counsel and parent allies for parents, guardians, or legal custodians who are pregnant or have a newborn child and are at risk of child protective services intervention and removal.

Washington HB2497 aims to address the rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities by supporting families with child welfare responses.

Washington HB2497 seeks to address the concerning rise in maltreatment-related child fatalities by implementing several measures. The bill increases court oversight of child welfare cases during the shelter care phase for children under age four. It expands access to legal counsel and parent allies for parents, guardians, or legal custodians who are pregnant or have a newborn child and are at risk of child protective services intervention and removal.