The governing bodies of the several cities and counties of this Commonwealth may, in their discretion, appropriate to incorporated charitable organizations licensed by the Commissioner for the purpose of receiving and caring for children, or placing or boarding them in private homes, such sums as to them may seem proper, for the maintenance and care of such dependent children as the charitable organizations may receive from the respective cities and counties. The governing body of any county may make contracts with such organizations.
Code 1950, § 63-256; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-219; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)
Chapter 18 - Facilities and Programs
§ 63.2-1800. Licensure requirements
§ 63.2-1802. Safe, secure environments for residents with serious cognitive impairments
§ 63.2-1803. Staffing of assisted living facilities
§ 63.2-1803.01. Possession or administration of cannabis oil
§ 63.2-1804. Uniform assessment instrument
§ 63.2-1805. Admissions and discharge; mandatory minimum liability insurance
§ 63.2-1807. Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; do not resuscitate orders
§ 63.2-1808.1. Life-sharing communities
§ 63.2-1814. Public funds to be withheld for serious or persistent violations
§ 63.2-1816. Municipal and county appropriations; contracts
§ 63.2-1818. Reports to Commissioner
§ 63.2-1819. Where child-placing agencies may place children