§ 43-51-5. Home Ties Program; planning
The State Department of Human Services in conjunction with the State Department of Education shall engage in a comprehensive planning process for the Home Ties Program to develop, coordinate and implement a meaningful and responsive program of family support and family preservation services. The scope of planning shall address child welfare, housing, mental health, primary […]
§ 43-51-7. Annual application for available federal funds
The State Department of Human Services shall apply annually for any available federal funds that may be used to defray the planning and service expenses, in all or in part, of the Home Ties Program, including, but not limited to, funds available under the Child and Family Services Program of the Social Security Act.
§ 43-51-9. Family preservation services evaluations; annual report
The State Department of Human Services shall conduct ongoing evaluations of family preservation services and shall file a report, on or before December 31 of each year, with the Governor, the Chairmen of the Public Health and Welfare and Judiciary Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Select Committee […]
§ 43-51-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Family Preservation Act of 1994.”
§ 43-51-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: “Child at imminent risk of placement” means a minor who may be reasonably expected to face, in the near future, commitment to the care or custody of the […]