§ 4-1401. Purpose of subchapter.

Current through October 23, 2012

The purpose of this subchapter is to secure for each child under 16 years of age who is placed in a family home, other than his own or that of a relative within the third degree, such care and guidance as will serve the child's welfare and the best interests of the District of Columbia; and to secure for him custody and care as near as possible to that which should have been given him by his parents.

                
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(Apr. 22, 1944, 58 Stat. 193, ch. 174, § 1.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 32-1001.

1973 Ed., § 32-781.