Abuse & Neglect

Bill To Delay Switch To Homeschool During Abuse Investigations On Hold

The West Virginia Senate on Monday killed a motion to bring to the floor a bill that would delay moving a child to homeschool during an active abuse and neglect investigation.

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Proposed Legislation Would Quadruple Child Abuse Investigators

The bill would increase the minimum number of officers in the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit from six to 21.

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Morrisey Outlines 6 Steps To Improve Foster System

Morrisey laid out six reforms to the state’s child welfare system aimed at beginning a new era of transparency.

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Lawmakers Focus On Audio Recording Rules For CPS Workers

Under a bill that moved through the House Subcommittee on Human Services Thursday, Child Protective Services (CPS) workers would be allowed to record audio of their investigations.

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