FOSTER HOMES AND TREATMENT FOSTER HOMES
48.62 Licensing of foster homes and treatment foster homes; rates.
48.625 Licensing of group homes; fees.
48.627 Foster, treatment foster and family-operated group home parent insurance and liability.
48.63 Restrictions on placements.
48.64 Placement of children in foster homes, treatment foster homes and group homes.
SUBCHAPTER XV
DAY CARE PROVIDERS
48.65 Day care centers licensed; fees.
48.651 Certification of day care providers.
48.653 Information for day care providers.
48.656 Parent's right to know.
48.657 Day care center reports.
SUBCHAPTER XVI
LICENSING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES, FOSTER HOMES, TREATMENT FOSTER HOMES, GROUP HOMES, DAY CARE CENTERS AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
48.66 Licensing duties of the department.
48.67 Rules governing child welfare agencies, day care centers, foster homes, treatment foster homes, group homes, shelter care facilities and county departments.
48.675 Foster care education program.
48.68 Investigation of applicant; issuing of license.
48.69 Probationary licenses.
48.70 Provisions of licenses.
48.715 Sanctions and penalties.
48.73 Inspection of licensees.
48.735 Immunization requirements; day care centers.
48.737 Lead screening, inspection and reduction requirements; day care centers.
48.74 Authority of department to investigate alleged violations.
48.745 Formal complaints regarding child welfare agencies and group homes.
48.75 Foster homes and treatment foster homes licensed by county departments and by child welfare agencies.
48.77 Injunction against violations.
SUBCHAPTER XVII
GENERAL PROVISIONS ON RECORDS
48.78 Confidentiality of records.
SUBCHAPTER XVIII
COMMUNITY SERVICES
48.79 Powers of the department.
48.80 Municipalities may sponsor activities.
SUBCHAPTER XIX
ADOPTION OF MINORS; GUARDIANSHIP
48.81 Who may be adopted.
48.83 Jurisdiction and venue.
48.831 Appointment of guardian for child without a living parent for adoptability finding.
48.832 Transfer of guardianship upon revocation of guardian's license.
48.833 Placement of children for adoption by the department, county departments and child welfare agencies.
48.835 Placement of children with relatives for adoption.
48.837 Placement of children with nonrelatives for adoption.
48.838 Foreign adoption fees.
48.839 Adoption of foreign children.
48.841 Persons required to file recommendation as to adoption.
48.85 Recommendation of guardian.
48.871 Filing of recommendation by guardian.
48.88 Notice of hearing; investigation.
48.89 Recommendation of the department.
48.90 Filing of adoption petition; preadoption residence.
48.915 Adoption appeals given preference.
48.92 Effect of adoption.
48.925 Visitation rights of certain persons.
48.94 New birth certificate.
48.95 Withdrawal or denial of petition.
48.96 Subsequent adoption.
48.97 Adoption orders of other jurisdictions.
48.975 Adoption assistance.
48.977 Appointment of relatives as guardians for certain children in need of protection or services.
SUBCHAPTER XX
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
48.98 Interstate placement of children.
48.981 Abused or neglected children.
48.982 Child abuse and neglect prevention board.
48.985 Expenditure of federal child welfare funds.
48.987 Earnings of self-supporting minors.
48.988 Interstate compact on the placement of children.
48.989 Interstate compact on the placement of children: additional procedure.
48.9985 Interstate adoption agreements.
Ch. 48 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See s.
46.011 for definitions applicable to chs.
46,
48,
51,
55 and
58.
Ch. 48 Note
NOTE: 1995 Wis. Act 275, which made major revisions of Chapter 48, contains extensive explanatory notes.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
48.01
48.01
Title and legislative purpose. 48.01(1)
(1) This chapter may be cited as "The Children's Code". In construing this chapter, the best interests of the child shall always be of paramount consideration. This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate the following express legislative purposes:
48.01(1)(a)
(a) While recognizing that the paramount goal of this chapter is to protect children, to preserve the unity of the family, whenever appropriate, by strengthening family life through assisting parents, whenever appropriate, in fulfilling their parental responsibilities. The courts and agencies responsible for child welfare should assist parents in changing any circumstances in the home which might harm the child or which may require the child to be placed outside the home. The courts should recognize that they have the authority, in appropriate cases, not to reunite a child with his or her family. The courts and agencies responsible for child welfare should also recognize that instability and impermanence in family relationships are contrary to the welfare of children and should therefore recognize the importance of eliminating the need for children to wait unreasonable periods of time for their parents to correct the conditions that prevent their return to the family.
48.01(1)(ad)
(ad) To provide judicial and other procedures through which children and all other interested parties are assured fair hearings and their constitutional and other legal rights are recognized and enforced, while protecting the public safety.
48.01(1)(ag)
(ag) To recognize that children have certain basic needs which must be provided for, including the need for adequate food, clothing and shelter; the need to be free from physical, sexual or emotional injury or exploitation; the need to develop physically, mentally and emotionally to their potential; and the need for a safe and permanent family. It is further recognized that, under certain circumstances, in order to ensure that the needs of a child, as described in this paragraph, are provided for, the court may determine that it is in the best interests of the child for the child to be removed from his or her parents, consistent with any applicable law relating to the rights of parents.
