As Amended
SEC. 43-1-51. Creation of division; areas of responsibility.
There is hereby created within the Department of Human Services a single and separate Division of Family and Children's Services. The division shall be responsible for the development, execution and provision of services in the following areas: (a) protective services for children and adults; (b) foster care; (c) adoption services; (d) special services; (e) interstate compact; (f) day care; (g) licensure; and (h) such services as may be designated by the board. Employees working within the division shall be limited to work within the areas of service enumerated herein.
SOURCES: Laws, 1986, ch. 500, Sec. 36; 1989, ch. 544, Sec. 65, eff from and after July 1, 1989.