Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 79-1-3 - State Plan3.1. Children's Trust Fund.3.1.1. The West Virginia Children's Trust Fund has been established for the purpose of preventing child abuse and neglect. The Trust Fund will provide grants to local community groups for the development of programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. Moneys from the Trust Fund may be made available for the following purposes according to West Virginia Code, section four, article six-c, chapter forty-nine. 3.1.1.1. To establish and maintain programs for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.3.1.1.2. To provide educational programs directed toward the prevention of child abuse and neglect.3.1.1.3. To establish and maintain a continuing program of community education to prevent child abuse and neglect.3.1.1.4. To establish and maintain local, county, or multicounty child abuse prevention organizations.3.1.1.5. To assist groups in making applications for grants with the federal Department of Health and Human Services.3.1.1.6. To match federal moneys to promote increased funding.3.1.1.7. To provide technical assistance for the research and evaluation of education programs and services related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.3.1.2. The Trust Fund shall consist of federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of this article as well as gifts, bequests and donations from individuals, private organizations or foundations. Each state taxpayer may voluntarily contribute a portion of his state income tax refund to the Trust Fund. All moneys received shall be transferred to the State Treasurer who will be responsible for the investment management of the Trust Fund. All interest accrued from investments shall be credited to the Trust Fund.3.2. Advocacy.The Commission, in carrying out its responsibilities as an advocate for children and youth shall:
3.2.1. Periodically conduct a process which will provide information regarding the needs of children and youth and how they are being met in the state;3.2.2. Actively promote cooperation in service planning and delivery among agencies that provide services to children and youth;3.2.3. Serve as a liaison to the White House Conference on Children and Youth and regional or national organizations dealing with the needs of children and youth; and3.2.4. Explore other funding sources to assist in the underwriting of its activities.