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Massachusetts General Laws
Part I
Title II
Chapter 18B
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 18B
Department of Social Services
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Establishment
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Services enumerated
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Functions of department; area-based service programs
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Payment for services
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Federal requirements; additional services; inspection of records
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Commissioner; appointment; qualifications; salary
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Foster care review unit; director
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Commissioner; powers and duties
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Deputy commissioner; appointment; qualifications; duties; salary
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Assistant commissioners; appointment; qualifications; salary
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Legal counsel; staff personnel
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Regional offices; directors
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Area directors; appointment; qualifications; duties; plans; budgets; social worker qualifications
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Area boards; members; appointment; terms
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Area boards; selection committee; lists of prospective members; approval; appointment
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Area boards; powers and duties
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Statewide advisory council
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Centers for children and families
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Trust funds; investment deposits; expenditures
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Unclaimed money of former wards; annual pay over to state treasurer; disposition
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Funds; advancement and disbursement; reports
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Adoption subsidy program
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Adoption and medical assistance for interstate children; interstate compacts
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Residential care of children; annual report
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High-risk children; racial disproportion; procurement of services; children transitioning out of system; semi-annual report
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Multiple 51A reports; quarterly report