Children Abuse

Coronavirus is roiling every part of child welfare system

Coronavirus is roiling every part of child welfare system

Coronavirus is roiling every part of child welfare system

NEW YORK – Child welfare agencies across the U.S., often beleaguered in the best of times, are scrambling to confront new challenges that the coronavirus is posing for caseworkers, kids and parents. For caseworkers, the potential toll is physical and emotional.
Attorney General Mike Hunter and newly appointed Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Justin Brown recently called for a renewed focus to combat child abuse after Senate Bill 576 went into effect last month and schools around the state have resumed classes.  SB 576 amends the reporting requirements for public school employees.

Attorney General Mike Hunter and newly appointed Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Justin Brown recently called for a renewed focus to combat child abuse after Senate Bill 576 went into effect last month and schools around the state have resumed classes. SB 576 amends the reporting requirements for public school employees.

Renewed Focus to Combat Child Abuse with SB 576; Reporting Requirements Amended

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Mike Hunter and newly appointed Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Justin Brown recently called for a renewed focus to combat child abuse after Senate Bill 576 went into effect last month and schools around the state have resumed classes.