Washington SB5736 aims to improve responses and outcomes in child neglect cases.
Washington SB5736 amends the state's child abuse and neglect reporting laws, focusing on improving responses and outcomes in child neglect cases. The bill mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to use a family assessment response for certain reports of child abuse or neglect, focusing on child safety and family needs. It also requires the department to develop a chronic neglect response team to address cases involving multiple instances of neglect.
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