HB 3083 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home

HB 3083 requires West Virginia courts to verify specific conditions before returning a child to a home where they were previously removed due to abuse or neglect. The bill mandates courts document whether the child welfare agency made reasonable efforts to preserve the family and prevent removal, provided reasonable ADA accommodations for parents with disabilities to access reunification services, and explained why reunification isn't possible if not chosen. This applies directly to children in foster care, their parents or caregivers seeking return home, and the state child welfare department. The law adds these verification steps to court orders under Section 49-4-604, ensuring courts explicitly address these factors before approving a child's return.
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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