In addition to its other powers, the Department of Human Services may adopt rules and enter into contracts and intergovernmental agreements, subject to availability of funds therefor and consistent with federal and state law and regulations, for the purpose of providing social services, including protection, job preparation and support services, reduction of unintended pregnancy and provision of information and referrals for community, medical and social resources, to those individuals in need of, or who request such services. [1975 c.180 § 2 (enacted in lieu of 411.115); 1997 c.581 § 5]

[1997 c.330 § 2; 2011 c.9 § 53; 2023 c.271 § 1; renumbered 412.072 in 2023]

[1997 c.330 § 3; renumbered 411.154 in 2009]