234.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division. 2. a. “Child” means either a person less than eighteen years of age or a person eighteen or nineteen years of age who meets any of the following conditions: (1) Is in full-time attendance at […]
234.10 Repealed by 93 Acts, ch 54, §12.
234.11 Repealed by 93 Acts, ch 54, §12.
234.12 Department to provide food programs. 1. The department of human services is authorized to enter into such agreements with agencies of the federal government as are necessary in order to make available to the people of this state any federal food programs which may, under federal laws and regulations, be implemented in this state. […]
234.12A Electronic benefits transfer program. 1. The department of human services shall maintain an electronic benefits transfer program utilizing electronic funds transfer systems for the food assistance program. The electronic benefits transfer program implemented under this section shall not require a retailer to make cash disbursements or to provide, purchase, or upgrade electronic funds transfer […]
234.13 Fraudulent practices relating to food programs. For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “benefit transfer instrument” means a food stamp coupon, authorization-to-purchase card, or electronic benefits transfer card. A person commits a fraudulent practice if that person does any of the following: 1. With intent to gain financial assistance to […]
234.14 Federal grants. The state treasurer is hereby authorized to receive such federal funds as may be made available for carrying out any of the activities and functions of the state division, and all such funds are hereby appropriated for expenditure upon authorization of the administrator. [C39, §3661.015; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, […]
234.2 Division created. Within the state department of human services, there is hereby created a division of child and family services which shall be administered by the administrator of said division and such other officers and employees as may be hereafter provided. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §234.2]
234.21 Services to be offered. The state division may offer, provide, or purchase family planning and birth control services to every person who is an eligible applicant or recipient of service or any financial assistance from the department of human services, or who is receiving federal supplementary security income as defined in section 249.1. [C66, […]
234.22 Extent of services. Such family planning and birth control services may include interview with trained personnel; distribution of literature; referral to a licensed physician for consultation, examination, tests, medical treatment and prescription; and, to the extent so prescribed, the distribution of rhythm charts, drugs, medical preparations, contraceptive devices and similar products. [C66, 71, 73, […]
234.23 Charge for services. In making provision for and offering such services, the state division may charge those persons to whom family planning and birth control services are rendered a fee sufficient to reimburse the state division all or any portion of the costs of the services rendered. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, […]
234.24 Services may be refused. The refusal of any person to accept family planning and birth control services shall in no way affect the right of such person to receive public assistance or any other public benefit and every person to whom such services are offered shall be so advised initially both orally and in […]
234.25 Language to be used. In all cases where the recipient does not speak or read the English language, the services shall not be given unless the interviews shall be conducted in, and all literature shall be written in, a language which the recipient understands. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §234.25]
234.26 Construction. This subchapter shall be liberally construed to protect the rights of all individuals to pursue their religious beliefs and to follow the dictates of their own consciences, and to prevent the imposition upon any individual of practices offensive to the individual’s moral standards. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §234.26] 2014 Acts, […]
234.27 Policy. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this subchapter is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §234.27] 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §143
234.28 Obscenity laws not applicable. The provisions of chapter 728 do not apply to services provided under the terms of this subchapter. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §234.28] 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §143
234.3 Child welfare advisory committee. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §393.
234.35 When state to pay foster care costs. 1. The department of human services is responsible for paying the cost of foster care for a child, according to rates established pursuant to section 234.38, under any of the following circumstances: a. When a court has committed the child to the director of human services or […]
234.37 Department may establish accounts for certain children. The department of human services is authorized to establish an account in the name of any child committed to the director of human services or the director’s designee, or whose legal custody has been transferred to the department, or who is voluntarily placed in foster care pursuant […]
234.38 Foster care reimbursement rates. The department of human services shall make reimbursement payments directly to foster parents for services provided to children pursuant to section 234.6, subsection 1, paragraph “e”, subparagraph (2), or section 234.35. In any fiscal year, the reimbursement rate shall be based upon sixty-five percent of the United States department of […]
