| J.__Economic assistance to needy families, TANF, and | employment-related services, ASPIRE; |
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| K.__Residential and long-term care services for children | with disabilities; |
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| L.__Health planning for children's services; and |
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| M. Health data and program management. |
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| | 2.__Programs and services for adults.__The department shall | provide adults with programs and services, including, but not | limited to: |
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| A.__Physical health programs; |
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| B.__Public health and health engineering; |
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| C.__Long-term care services for adults; |
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| D.__Adult protective services; |
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| E.__Mental health and behavioral health services for adults; |
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| F.__Mental retardation and developmental disability services | for adults; |
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| G.__Health data and program management; |
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| H.__Assistance services, including, but not limited to, | general assistance, food stamps and disability | determination; and |
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| I.__Substance abuse prevention and treatment services. |
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| | 3. Programs and services delivery.__The department shall | accomplish the delivery of programs and services through a | centralized and efficient administrative structure and an | integrated delivery system that focuses on meeting the needs of | individuals and families. The department shall utilize a | combination of public personnel and contracts with private | agencies. |
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| | The department is under the control and supervision of the | Commissioner of Health and Human Services. |
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| | 1.__Appointment.__The Governor shall appoint the commissioner, | subject to review by the joint standing committee |
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