§ 43A-10-109. Utilization of available services.

A.  In providing any of the duties set forth in this act, the Department of Human Services may provide direct protective services.

B.  The Department may contract with any public or private agency for the provision of protective services.

C.  The Department shall utilize to the extent appropriate and available existing resources and services of public and nonprofit private agencies in providing protective services.  The Department shall make maximum use of volunteers and church groups whenever feasible.

Added by Laws 1977, c. 264, § 9, emerg. eff. June 17, 1977.  Renumbered from § 809 by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.  Amended by Laws 1997, c. 195, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.