RS 46:2122: Program creation

A. From federal funds, state funds, or funds made available from private or local sources for this purpose, the office of children and family services within the Department of Children and Family Services is hereby authorized to establish a family violence program, hereafter called the "Family Violence Prevention and Intervention Program", for the development of community-based shelters for victims of family violence. The Department of Children and Family Services shall establish such program within the office of children and family services which shall be the recipient of any funds made available for the program.

B. The office of children and family services shall establish standards for the expenditure of state funds made available from federal, private, or local sources and shall assure the availability of personnel, resources, and equipment necessary for the purpose of the Chapter.