| | | J.__Economic assistance to needy families, TANF, and | | employment-related services, ASPIRE; |
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| | | K.__Residential and long-term care services for children | | with disabilities; |
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| | | L.__Health planning for children's services; and |
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| | | M. Health data and program management. |
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| | | 2.__Programs and services for adults.__The department shall | | provide adults with programs and services, including, but not | | limited to: |
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| | | A.__Physical health programs; |
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| | | B.__Public health and health engineering; |
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| | | C.__Long-term care services for adults; |
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| | | D.__Adult protective services; |
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| | | E.__Mental health and behavioral health services for adults; |
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| | | F.__Mental retardation and developmental disability services | | for adults; |
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| | | G.__Health data and program management; |
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| | | H.__Assistance services, including, but not limited to, | | general assistance, food stamps and disability | | determination; and |
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| | | I.__Substance abuse prevention and treatment services. |
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| | | 3. Programs and services delivery.__The department shall | | accomplish the delivery of programs and services through a | | centralized and efficient administrative structure and an | | integrated delivery system that focuses on meeting the needs of | | individuals and families. The department shall utilize a | | combination of public personnel and contracts with private | | agencies. |
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| | | The department is under the control and supervision of the | | Commissioner of Health and Human Services. |
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| | | 1.__Appointment.__The Governor shall appoint the commissioner, | | subject to review by the joint standing committee |
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