2025 Session Last amended: 2011 session

§ 256M.01 — Citation

Plain-Language Summary

The Vulnerable Children and Adults Act, sections 256M.01 to 256M.80, creates a state fund distributed to counties to serve vulnerable children and adults. Each county must enter into a service plan with the state commissioner to receive its share of the funds. The law is designed to address needs related to abuse, neglect, and dependency for vulnerable people who cannot fully protect themselves.

Practical Notes
This chapter governs how counties receive and spend state money for protective services for vulnerable people. If you or a family member receives protective services through the county, those services are funded and regulated under this law. Counties must have approved service plans outlining how they will improve outcomes related to safety, permanency, and well-being.