620.010 Legislative purpose

620.010 Legislative purpose.

In addition to the purposes set forth in KRS 600.010, this chapter shall be interpreted to

effectuate the following express legislative purposes regarding the treatment of

dependent, neglected and abused children. Children have certain fundamental rights

which must be protected and preserved, including but not limited to, the rights to

adequate food, clothing and shelter; the right to be free from physical, sexual or

emotional injury or exploitation; the right to develop physically, mentally, and

emotionally to their potential; and the right to educational instruction and the right to a

secure, stable family. It is further recognized that upon some occasions, in order to protect

and preserve the rights and needs of children, it is necessary to remove a child from his or

her parents.