Ky. Rev. Stat. § 620.010

Current through Acts Received April 18, 2024
Section 620.010 - Legislative purpose

In addition to the purposes set forth in KRS 600.010, this chapter shall be interpreted to effectuate the following express legislative purposes regarding the treatment of dependent, neglected and abused children. Children have certain fundamental rights which must be protected and preserved, including but not limited to, the rights to adequate food, clothing and shelter; the right to be free from physical, sexual or emotional injury or exploitation; the right to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally to their potential; and the right to educational instruction and the right to a secure, stable family. It is further recognized that upon some occasions, in order to protect and preserve the rights and needs of children, it is necessary to remove a child from his or her parents.

KRS 620.010

Effective:7/1/1987
Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 62, effective7/1/1987.