Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 3130.64 - Placement of children(a) If the county agency finds placement essential to protect the health and safety of a child, it may place the child if any of the following apply: (1) Placement of the child has been authorized by a court order issued under 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6301-6365 (relating to the Juvenile Act).(2) The county agency obtains a voluntary placement agreement under § 3130.65 (relating to voluntary placement agreement).(3) The child has been taken into custody under 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6301-6365.(b) The county agency is responsible for seeking a court order which authorizes placement if it appears that placement of a child is necessary.(c) The county agency shall comply with 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6301-6365 as it relates to the taking of custody, filing of petitions, presenting the child for hearings, giving testimony and obtaining court orders.The provisions of this § 3130.64 amended January 23, 1987, effective 1/24/1987, 17 Pa.B. 392.The provisions of this § 3130.64 amended under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201-211, 701-774, 901-922 and 1001-1080).