§ 52-2-101 Definitions
§ 52-2-102 Recognition of parental control of children — placement with extended family
§ 52-2-110 Department to oversee federal funds supporting legal services for children
§ 52-2-111 Administrative duties of department
§ 52-2-112 Duty to strengthen child welfare services
§ 52-2-113 Child rehabilitation — duties of department
§ 52-2-114 Department to supervise importation and exportation of children
§ 52-2-115 Department to accept custody of children
§ 52-2-116 Department to assist other agencies
§ 52-2-117 Indian child welfare specialist
§ 52-2-118 Repealed
§ 52-2-121 Development of state permanent placement policy and plan
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 52 > Chapter 2 > Part 1 - Child Welfare Services

  • Child welfare services: means the establishing, extending, and strengthening of child welfare services, especially in predominantly rural areas, for the protection and care of abused or neglected children. See Montana Code 52-2-101
  • Department: means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201. See Montana Code 52-2-101
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201