Montana Statutes
§ 52-1-101 — Purpose
52-1-101 . Purpose. It is the public policy of the legislature to reduce duplication and fragmentation of services to youth, families, and senior citizens by creating a department that shall develop and maintain consolidated programs and services, except youth correctional services, within available resources, and a planned continuum of services to:
(1)provide protective services to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children and adults who are in danger of abuse, neglect, or exploitation within communities; and
(2)provide supportive services to enable senior citizens to maintain their independence.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 3, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 333, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
Nearby Sections
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§ 52-1-101
Purpose§ 52-1-102
Definitions§ 52-1-103
Powers And Duties Of Department§ 52-1-105
Repealed§ 52-1-106
Through 52-1-109 Reserved§ 52-1-110
Repealed§ 52-1-201
Local Service Areas§ 52-1-202
Repealed§ 52-1-203
Repealed