§ 4-401
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§4–401.
The General Assembly declares:
(1)that it is the policy of this State to promote family stability, to preserve family unity, and to help families achieve and maintain self-reliance by:
(i)responding to financial and family crisis through direct provision of family counseling and supportive services; and
(ii)referral to appropriate community resources; and
(2)this State has the responsibility to provide services that prevent the kind of family dissolution and breakdown that requires protective services or out-of-home placement.