Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§12331 Purpose
Title 42 › CHAPTER 127 — COORDINATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES › SUBCHAPTER I — ESTABLISHMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND AWARDING OF GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS › Part B — Grants for State and Community Programs for Children, Youth, and Families › § 12331
Summary
Help state and local agencies work together to remove service barriers and improve support for children, youth, and families.
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Title 42, §12331
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It is the purpose of this part to encourage and assist State and local agencies to coordinate resources, reduce barriers to services, and develop new capacities to ensure that State and community services designed to serve children, youth, and families are more effective and comprehensive.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section 1001(a) of Pub. L. 101–501, set out as an
Effective Date
of 1990 Amendment note under section 8621 of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 12331
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102