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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6306 (2026)

 Costs and expenses of care of child.

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§ 6306.  Costs and expenses of care of child.

The costs and expenses of the care of the child shall be paid as provided by sections 704.1 and 704.2 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the "Public Welfare Code."

(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53)

 

1978 Amendment.  Act 53 added present section 6306 and repealed former section 6306 relating to the same subject matter and provided that the amendment was effective January 1, 1978.

References in Text.  The short title of the act of June 13, 1967, P.L.31, No.21, known as the Public Welfare Code, referred to in this section, was amended by the act of December 28, 2015, P.L.500, No.92. The amended short title is now the Human Services Code.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases, 1979–2005 · leading case: Dep't of Pub. Welfare v. Devereux Hosp. Texas Treatment Network (K.C.), 855 A.2d 842 (Pa. 2004).
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Dep't of Pub. Welfare v. Devereux Hosp. Texas Treatment Network (K.C.), 855 A.2d 842 (Pa. 2004). · cites it 4× “2; 42 Pa.C.S. § 6306. However, to the extent a committed child is eligible for funds under Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance Program pursuant to DPW regulations, such funds must be exhausted before the child or provider may seek reimbursement from the state and local child…”
In the Interest of G.C., 673 A.2d 932 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1996). · cites it 2× “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306; 62 P.S. § 704.1. The agency supervises the placement, which entails enforcing regulations governing the child's health, § 3700.”
In Re Adoption of Crystal D.R., 480 A.2d 1146 (Pa. 1984). “51, safety, § 3700,67, and discipline, § 3700.63, and in appropriate circumstances the agency may remove the child from the foster home, although the foster parents may appeal the removal, 35 Pa.”
In Re Adoption of J.M.E., 610 A.2d 995 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1992). “39; 2) by *115 arranging payment for the foster parents for providing care for the child, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6306; 62 P.S. § 704.1; 3) by enforcing regulations governing the child’s health, safety, and discipline, 35 Pa.”
In re T.R., 731 A.2d 1276 (Pa. 1999). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306(a)(1). A "dependent" child is one "without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education .”
Erie Cnty. Off. of Juv. Prob. v. Schroeck, 721 A.2d 799 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1998). “42 Pa.C.S. §6306. A “child” is defined in the Juvenile Act to include an individual who is under the age of 21 years who committed an act of delinquency before reaching the age of 18 years.”
In re G.C., 735 A.2d 1226 (Pa. 1999). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306; 62 P.S. § 704.1. The agency supervises the placement, which entails enforcing regulations governing the child’s health, § 3700.”
Bradford Cnty. Child. & Youth Servs. v. Powell, 889 A.2d 1235 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2005). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306. Schroeck, supra at 803 (quoting Adams County Probation Office v.”
O'Grady v. Centennial Sch. Dist., 401 A.2d 1388 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1979). “Under 42 Pa. C.S. §6306, the costs and expenses for the care of the child are allocated according to Sections 704.”
In Re Gc, 735 A.2d 1226 (Pa. 1999). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306; 62 P.S. § 704.1. The agency supervises the placement, which entails enforcing regulations governing the child's health, § 3700.”
In Re Tr, 731 A.2d 1276 (Pa. 1999). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306(a)(1). A "dependent" child is one "without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education .”
Adams Cnty. Prob. Off. v. Desilva, 5 Pa. D. & C.4th 183 (1990). “’ ” 42 Pa.C.S. §6306. Section 704.1(e) of the Welfare Code, 62 P.”
— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6306(a)(1) — 2 cases
In re T.R., 731 A.2d 1276 (Pa. 1999). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306(a)(1). A "dependent" child is one "without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education .”
In Re Tr, 731 A.2d 1276 (Pa. 1999). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6306(a)(1). A "dependent" child is one "without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education .”
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