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6509 – Duties Of Department | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law requires the Department to provide educational materials and reports on newborn protection and child abandonment to promote awareness and safety.

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Pennsylvania State Law

6509 – Duties Of Department

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 6509

Summary

Pennsylvania's Department is responsible for providing educational materials and regulations related to newborn protection, including child protective services and infant abandonment. They must distribute informational pamphlets to healthcare providers, hospitals, and law enforcement, and report annually on newborns accepted under these provisions. The law aims to promote awareness and proper handling of newborn protection cases.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law requires the Department to provide educational materials and reports on newborn protection and child abandonment to promote awareness and safety.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.