The Commissioner shall cooperate with the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies of the United States and with the local boards, in relation to matters set forth in this title, and in any reasonable manner that may be necessary for this Commonwealth to qualify for and to receive grants or aid from such federal agencies for public assistance and services in conformity with the provisions of this title, including grants or aid to assist in providing rehabilitation and other services to help individuals to attain or retain capability for self-care or self-support and such services as are likely to prevent or reduce dependency and, in the case of dependent children, to maintain and strengthen family life. The Commissioner shall make such reports in such form and containing information as such agencies of the United States may require and shall comply with such provisions as such agencies require to assure the correctness and verification of such reports.
Code 1950, § 63-43; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-35; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)
Chapter 2 - State Social Services
§ 63.2-200. Department of Social Services created
§ 63.2-201. Appointment of Commissioner
§ 63.2-202. Term of office; vacancies
§ 63.2-203. Powers and duties of Commissioner generally
§ 63.2-204. Cooperation with local authorities
§ 63.2-206. Cooperation with federal agencies
§ 63.2-207. Authority to receive grants-in-aid, funds and gifts
§ 63.2-208. Standards for personnel
§ 63.2-209. Divisions of Department; staffing
§ 63.2-209.1. Office of New Americans
§ 63.2-210. Appointment of division heads
§ 63.2-211. Powers and duties of division heads
§ 63.2-212. Employment of agents and employees
§ 63.2-213. Powers, duties, titles and functions of agents and employees
§ 63.2-214. Bonds of such agents
§ 63.2-214.1. Marriage and family programs; funding
§ 63.2-214.2. Information related to shaken baby syndrome
§ 63.2-214.3. Information on human trafficking
§ 63.2-215. State Board of Social Services
§ 63.2-216. Powers and duties of Board in general
§ 63.2-217. Board to adopt regulations
§ 63.2-218. Board to adopt regulations regarding human research
§ 63.2-219. Board to establish employee entrance and performance standards
§ 63.2-220. Board may administer oaths, conduct hearings and issue subpoenas
§ 63.2-221. Board to investigate institutions at direction of Governor
§ 63.2-222. Establishment of system
§ 63.2-226. Duties of Department