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§ 4-401. Legislative policy

MD Fam L Code § 4-401 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

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