Reduces the definition of "dependent child" from under 18 years of age
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taking a child into custody
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to a child who may be the victim of abuse or neglect and provide an
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https://www.dcf.ks.gov/Documents/Stakeholder/DCFStakeholderMeeting2025_El Dorado.pdf
on their experience with MST Having a child with mental health and substance abuse difficulties was a phenomenal hardship on all
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https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/PPS/Documents/SE Resources/MST_Brochure_FactSheet.pdf
• DCF becomes Rep Payee of a child’s benefit
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to receive law enforcement referrals related to a child who may be the victim of abuse or neglect and provide an update to the referring law
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https://www.dcf.ks.gov/Documents/Stakeholder/DCFStakeholderMeeting2025_Salina.pdf