Iowa Code 237C.2 – Purpose
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 237C.2
- children: means an individual or individuals under eighteen years of age. See Iowa Code 237C.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
It is the policy of this state to provide appropriate protection for children who are separated from the direct personal care of their parents, relatives, or guardians and, therefore, the purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards relating to the certification of children’s residential facilities.