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Ark. Code Ann. § 9-8-101 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Child” means a person under eighteen (18) years of age;(2) “Division” means the Division of Children and Family Services of the Department of Human Services;(3) “Investigation” means the process of obtaining a home study, home report, home asse…
Ark. Code Ann. § 9-8-102 Investigation, study, or supervision involving children — Court order — Fee
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(a) (1) If a court of the State of Arkansas requests or orders a licensed social worker of the court's choice to perform any investigation, study, or supervision involving the custody, placement, adoption, or other pertinent matter with regard to a child or children, the licensed…
Ark. Code Ann. § 9-8-201 Title — Purpose
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(a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Subsidized Guardianship Act”. (b) The purpose of this subchapter is to create the framework for subsidized guardianships in the event that funding becomes available for such a program.
Ark. Code Ann. § 9-8-202 Administration, funding, and limitations
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(a) Contingent upon adequate funding, appropriation, and position authorization, both programmatic and administrative, the Department of Human Services shall establish and administer a program of subsidized guardianship. (b) Guardianship subsidies and services for children under …