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2006 Massachusetts Code - CHAPTER 18B. — DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
- Chapter 18B — Section 1. Establishment.
- Chapter 18B — Section 2. Services enumerated.
- Chapter 18B — Section 3. Functions of department; area-based service programs.
- Chapter 18B — Section 4. Payment for services.
- Chapter 18B — Section 5. Federal requirements; additional services; inspection of records.
- Chapter 18B — Section 6. Commissioner; appointment; qualifications; salary.
- Chapter 18B — Section 6A. Foster care review unit; director.
- Chapter 18B — Section 7. Commissioner; powers and duties.
- Chapter 18B — Section 8. Deputy commissioner; appointment; qualifications; duties; salary.
- Chapter 18B — Section 9. Assistant commissioners; appointment; qualifications; salary.
- Chapter 18B — Section 10. Legal counsel; staff personnel.
- Chapter 18B — Section 11. Regional offices; directors.
- Chapter 18B — Section 12. Area directors; appointment; qualifications; duties; plans; budgets.
- Chapter 18B — Section 13. Area boards; members; appointment; terms.
- Chapter 18B — Section 14. Area boards; selection committee; lists of prospective members; approval; appointment.
- Chapter 18B — Section 15. Area boards; powers and duties.
- Chapter 18B — Section 16. Statewide advisory council.
- Chapter 18B — Section 17. Social service centers.
- Chapter 18B — Section 18. Trust funds; investment deposits; expenditures.
- Chapter 18B — Section 19. Unclaimed money of former wards; annual pay over to state treasurer; disposition.
- Chapter 18B — Section 20. Funds; advancement and disbursement; reports.
- Chapter 18B — Section 21. Adoption subsidy program.
- Chapter 18B — Section 22. Adoption and medical assistance for interstate children; interstate compacts.
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