52-2-110: Department to oversee federal funds supporting legal services for children.

(1) The department shall leverage and maximize federal resources under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to support the provision of quality legal representation to children in proceedings under Title 41, chapter 3.

(2) The department shall enter into an agreement with the office of state public defender to obtain federal reimbursement funds under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act for the provision of legal counsel to children in proceedings under Title 41, chapter 3.