Child Welfare

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This bill proposes changes to North Carolina's child welfare laws. It aims to ensure juveniles are placed in safe, permanent homes within a year of removal from their parents. The bill also updates definitions of abused and neglected juveniles, clarifies conditions for nonsecure custody, and emphasizes considering relatives for placement. Additionally, it modifies requirements for reunification efforts and permanency planning hearings.

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