§ 14-3-201 — Purpose

(a) The purpose of W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-216 is to
delineate the responsibilities of the state agency, other
governmental agencies or officials, professionals and citizens
to intervene on behalf of a child suspected of being abused or
neglected, to protect the best interest of the child, to further
offer protective services when necessary in order to prevent any
harm to the child or any other children living in the home, to
protect children from abuse or neglect which jeopardize their
health or welfare, to stabilize the home environment, to
preserve family life whenever possible and to provide permanency
for the child in appropriate circumstances. The child's health,
safety and welfare shall be of paramount concern in implementing
and enforcing this article.
(b) If a child suspected of being abused or neglected is
an Indian child as defined by W.S. 14-6-702(a)(iv), the state
agency and other governmental agencies or officials charged with
implementing and enforcing this article shall comply with the
Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act. If any provision of this
article conflicts with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act for
addressing an allegation of abuse or neglect of an Indian child,
the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act shall control.