H.P. 886 - L.D. 1243
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4062, sub-§4 is enacted to read:
4. Kinship preference. In the residential placement of a child, the department shall consider giving preference to an adult relative over a nonrelated caregiver when determining placement for a child, as long as the related caregiver meets all relevant state child protection standards.
Effective September 18, 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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