Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 26 Domestic Relations - Section 26.40.010 Declaration of purpose

§ 26.40.010. Declaration of purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to assure the right of every physically, mentally or sensory handicapped child to parental love and care as long as possible, to provide for adequate custody of a handicapped child who has lost parental care, and to make available to the handicapped child the services of the state through its various departments and agencies.

[1977 ex.s. c 80 § 22; 1955 c 272 § 1.]

Notes:
     Purpose -- Intent -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.

Sections:  26.40.010  26.40.020  26.40.030  26.40.040  26.40.050  26.40.060  26.40.070  26.40.080  26.40.090  26.40.100  26.40.110  Next

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