§ 42-72.1-1 - Statement of purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-72.1-1

   § 42-72.1-1  Statement of purpose. –(a) The director of the department of children, youth, and families, pursuantto § 42-72-5(b)(7) and § 42-72-5(b)(24), shall establish within thedepartment a unit to license and monitor child care providers and child-placingagencies, to protect the health, safety and well being of children temporarilyseparated from or being cared for away from their natural families.

   (b) Services for children requiring licensure under thischapter shall include all child care providers and child placing agencies whichoffer services within the state, except as defined in § 42-72.1-5.