§ 621. Purpose
§ 621.
Purpose
The purpose of this subpart is to promote State flexibility in the development and expansion of a coordinated child and family services program that utilizes community-based agencies and ensures all children are raised in safe, loving families, by—
(1)
protecting and promoting the welfare of all children;
(2)
preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children;
(3)
supporting at-risk families through services which allow children, where appropriate, to remain safely with their families or return to their families in a timely manner;
(4)
promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and
(5)
providing training, professional development and support to ensure a well-qualified child welfare workforce.