RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.

Clarifies the purpose of the child protective act. Allows certain contact between grandparents and a child in foster care. Includes grandparents under the definition of "family". Expands the factors to be considered when providing a child with a safe family home to include evaluations conducted by a domestic violence service provider with certain specialized training. Requires foster placement preference to be given to approved relatives, if it is in the best interest of the child. Establishes written response requirements for DHS to a complainant after child abuse or neglect investigation. Requires a service plan to include an evaluation or assessment of parents by a domestic violence service provider in cases of alleged or confirmed domestic violence. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)