The department shall have the authority and responsibility to develop programs for children in need of supervision.  These programs shall reflect state of the art knowledge of methods to encourage these children to follow their treatment programs and may include foster care, family counseling, small residential facilities, group counseling, and other programs designed to help children deemed ungovernable.  

Acts 1984, No. 567, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.  Acts 1985, No. 965, §2; Acts 1991, No. 467, §3.