§ 1279.1 Short title; citation
§ 1279.2 Legislative findings
§ 1279.3 Purpose
§ 1279.4 Adoption subsidy
§ 1279.5 Health insurance reimbursement
§ 1279.6 Educational opportunities and assistance
§ 1279.7 Expedited procedure for finalizing adoptions
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Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title XII > Chapter 16 - Department of Children and Family Services Adoption Incentives

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