The Department of Human Services may, in its discretion, provide foster care and other services for any child who has been surrendered under ORS § 418.270, as authorized by ORS § 418.285, to the department for adoption or has been permanently committed to the department by order of court. [Formerly 419.142; 1969 c.45 § 9; 1971 c.401 § 26; 1971 c.779 § 63]