OverviewThis legislation further brings Pennsylvania into compliance with the federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Safe Families Act, as well as with changes that have been made to the federal Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA). Defines “child”, and “sex trafficking victim”, and County responsibilities and Law enforcement responsibilities with regard to sex trafficking. Amends the Juvenile Act to include the following definitions: “Age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate”, “Caregiver” “Out-of-home placement” and “Reasonable and prudent parent standard” . Makes changes to the determination required to place a child in Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (APPLA).
