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Additional Information
The Child Protective Services Law
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/055/chapter3490/chap3490toc.html
The Juvenile Act
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.063..HTM
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/adoption-and-safe-families-act-1997-pl-105-89
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/fostering-connections-success-and-increasing-adoptions-act-2008-pl-110-351/

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  • Albert E. Acker Building
    8425 Sharon-Mercer Road
    Mercer, PA 16137
  • Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Except Holidays
  • +1 724 662 2703
  • After Hours / Emergency: 724 662 6130
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  • 125 South Diamond St.
    Mercer, PA 16137
  • Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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  • +1 724 662 3880

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