Montana § 52-1-101 Purpose

Montana Statutes

§ 52-1-101 — Purpose

Montana § 52-1-101

Title 52FAMILY SERVICES

Ch. 1ADMINISTRATION

Part 1General

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 52-1-101 (2026).

Text

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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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.