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§ 4-401. Policy of General Assembly

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Spouses (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Services to Families with Children (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 4-401
§ 4-401. Policy of General Assembly
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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.

Credits

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
Formerly Art. 88A, § 121.
MD Code, Family Law, § 4-401, MD FAMILY § 4-401
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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