Rhode Island § 40-11-19 § 40-11-19. Parents with disabilities.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-11-19 — § 40-11-19. Parents with disabilities.

Rhode Island·Title 40 Human services·Ch. 40-11 Abused and Neglected Children

§ 40-11-19. Parents with disabilities.
The department shall investigate reports of child abuse and neglect as mandated in
            this chapter. A parent's disability, as defined in § 42-87-1, will not constitute sole grounds to initiate an investigation or a finding of child
            abuse or neglect; provided, that nothing in this section shall:
         
(1) Prevent a child from being considered abused or neglected if a child is harmed or
            threatened with harm as described in § 40-11-2; or
         
(2) Preclude the court from ordering the furnishing of supportive parenting services to
            address any impending or a

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§ 40-11-19. Parents with disabilities.

The department shall investigate reports of child abuse and neglect as mandated in this chapter. A parent's disability, as defined in § 42-87-1, will not constitute sole grounds to initiate an investigation or a finding of child abuse or neglect; provided, that nothing in this section shall:

(1) Prevent a child from being considered abused or neglected if a child is harmed or threatened with harm as described in § 40-11-2; or

(2) Preclude the court from ordering the furnishing of supportive parenting services to address any impending or actual danger to the child.

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