An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for responsibility for investigation, for responsibilities of county agency for child protective services, for county agency requirements for general protective services and for purchase of services.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws regarding child protective services to clarify how county agencies and the state department handle investigations and support for children. It allows the state department to step in and assist with investigations if a county agency is delayed or requests help, while also permitting counties to hire private agencies to perform these tasks. The legislation sets new requirements for staffing ratios and ensures that private contractors meet the same standards as public employees when assessing cases and providing services. Additionally, it expands the ability of county agencies to purchase services from various public or private providers to better support families in need.