West Virginia SB1029 mandates the Department of Child Protective Services to provide parents with plain-language statements of their immediate and.

West Virginia SB1029 requires the Department of Child Protective Services to provide parents with clear, plain-language statements of their immediate and ongoing rights during child protective services investigations. Upon initiating an investigation, parents must receive a Plain-Language Statement of Immediate Rights, which includes rights such as privacy, refusal of services, and fair treatment. Additionally, a Plain-Language Statement of Ongoing Rights must be provided, detailing rights like confidentiality, access to their file, and the right to appeal decisions.

West Virginia SB1029 mandates the Department of Child Protective Services to provide parents with plain-language statements of their immediate and.

West Virginia SB1029 requires the Department of Child Protective Services to provide parents with clear, plain-language statements of their immediate and ongoing rights during child protective services investigations. Upon initiating an investigation, parents must receive a Plain-Language Statement of Immediate Rights, which includes rights such as privacy, refusal of services, and fair treatment. Additionally, a Plain-Language Statement of Ongoing Rights must be provided, detailing rights like confidentiality, access to their file, and the right to appeal decisions.