2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 17b-850. (Formerly Sec. 17-580). Program for shelter services for victims of household abuse.
Sec. 17b-850. (Formerly Sec. 17-580). Program for shelter services for victims
of household abuse. (a) The Department of Social Services shall establish a program
for shelter services for victims of household abuse and may contract with any nonprofit
organization to provide such services in the locality served by such nonprofit organization. The program may include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Rental and
maintenance of a shelter facility; (2) provision for support staff; (3) provision for emergency food and living expenses; and (4) such social services as are deemed necessary
by the Commissioner of Social Services.
(P.A. 79-506, S. 1, 3; P.A. 93-262, S. 1, 87.)
History: Sec. 17-31k transferred to Sec. 17-580 in 1991; P.A. 93-262 authorized substitution of commissioner and department of social services for commissioner and department of human resources, effective July 1, 1993; Sec. 17-580 transferred to Sec. 17b-850 in 1995.
Cited. 233 C. 557, 565.
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