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West Virginia Code Chapter 49. West Virginia Child Welfare Act § 49-2-502. Powers of the secretary

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In the care and treatment of children with special health care needs the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources shall, so far as funds are available for the following purposes:

(1) Locate children with special health care needs requiring medical, surgical or other corrective treatment and provide competent diagnosis to determine the treatment required.

(2) Supply to children with special health care needs treatment, including hospitalization and aftercare leading to correction and rehabilitation.

(3) Guide and supervise children with special health care needs to assure adequate care and treatment.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 49. West Virginia Child Welfare Act § 49-2-502. Powers of the secretary - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-49-west-virginia-child-welfare-act/wv-code-sect-49-2-502/

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