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Permanent LinkChild Protection Task Force (J)
Charge
Review federal and state laws, regulations and policies regarding child protection, including the Child Abuse Registry, and make recommendations for changes in the Child Protection System. The Task Force shall review the minimum standard of children's care as defined in the definition of the Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) cases under section 232.2 of the Iowa Code and the legal custody or placement of children provisions in section 232.102. The Task Force shall review issues associated with expanding the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and other services in the state which would increase involvement of children services without incurring new financial strains on state government.
Senate Members
- Elaine Szymoniak (D, District 36), Co-Chair
- Randal J. Giannetto (D, District 32)
- Patty Judge (D, District 46)
- Paul D. Pate (R, District 26)
- Maggie Tinsman (R, District 21)
House Members
- Dan J. Boddicker (R, District 39), Co-Chair
- Betty Grundberg (R, District 73)
- Ralph F. Klemme (R, District 4)
- Michael J. Moreland (D, District 93)
- Patrick Murphy (D, District 36)