Section 1. There shall be a department of children and families, in this chapter called the department.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 18b - Department of Social Services
Section 2 - Services Enumerated
Section 3 - Functions of Department; Area-Based Service Programs
Section 4 - Payment for Services
Section 5 - Federal Requirements; Additional Services; Inspection of Records
Section 6 - Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Salary
Section 6a - Foster Care Review Unit; Director
Section 7 - Commissioner; Powers and Duties
Section 8 - Deputy Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Duties; Salary
Section 9 - Assistant Commissioners; Appointment; Qualifications; Salary
Section 10 - Legal Counsel; Staff Personnel
Section 11 - Regional Offices; Directors
Section 13 - Area Boards; Members; Appointment; Terms
Section 14 - Area Boards; Selection Committee; Lists of Prospective Members; Approval; Appointment
Section 15 - Area Boards; Powers and Duties
Section 16 - Statewide Advisory Council
Section 17 - Centers for Children and Families
Section 18 - Trust Funds; Investment Deposits; Expenditures
Section 19 - Unclaimed Money of Former Wards; Annual Pay Over to State Treasurer; Disposition
Section 20 - Funds; Advancement and Disbursement; Reports
Section 21 - Adoption Subsidy Program
Section 22 - Adoption and Medical Assistance for Interstate Children; Interstate Compacts