§ 103. Family and children services.  


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  • (a)

    The department of family and children services (DFACS) is a state agency which provides financial assistance through medicaid, aid to families with dependent children, general assistance, the refugee program, the food stamp program, and seasonal energy assistance.

    (b)

    Social and rehabilitative programs include PEACH (positive employment and community help), adoption services, protective services, foster care, special services to aid families with dependent children, and supplemental security income recipients, diagnostic and treatment program, adult protective services, information and referral, volunteer services and recruitment, maintenance and supervision of foster homes, group homes, emergency receiving homes, and family day care homes for children.