Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 6.752 - Child AdvocateA Child Advocate shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall report to both the Executive Director of the Office of Advocacy and Reform (Office) and the Secretary of Human Services. The Child Advocate shall:
(a) Serve as a liaison and a resource to connect children and families with appropriate and available government services;(b) Recommend system-wide improvements, including changes in laws, regulations, policies and actions, to benefit the health, safety, welfare and rights of children;(c) Triage complaints regarding government services for children and families, including child protective services; foster care, adoption, mental health and substances use services; child development and early learning; and juvenile justice services that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of a child or children;(d) Represent the health, safety and welfare interests of children before the General Assembly;(e) Carry out such other duties as the Office and the Secretary of Human Services determine to be appropriate.