Mo. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 110-1.010

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 13 CSR 110-1.010 - General Organization

PURPOSE: The purpose of this regulation is to comply with section 536.023, RSMo Supp. 1999 which requires each agency to adopt as a rule a description of its operation and the methods where the public may obtain information or make submissions or requests.

(1) The Division of Youth Services is a division of the Department of Social Services.

(A) The division is responsible for the development and administration of an effective state-wide comprehensive program of youth services. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Providing for the reception, classification, care, activities, education and rehabilitation of all youth committed to the division;

2. Administering the interstate compact on juveniles;

3. Collecting statistics and information relating to the nature, extent and causes of, and conditions contributing to, the delinquency of youth;

4. Evaluating existence and effectiveness of delinquency prevention and rehabilitation programs;

5. Preparing a master plan for the development of a state-wide comprehensive system of delinquency prevention, control and rehabilitation services;

6. Providing from funds specifically appropriated by the legislature for this purpose, financial subsidies to local units of government for the development of community-based treatment services;

7. Developing written instructional, informational and standard-setting materials relating to state and local delinquency prevention, control and rehabilitation programs, as provided for in these rules;

8. Cooperating with and assisting other public and voluntary agencies and organizations in the development and coordination of such programs; and

9. Upon request, assisting local units of government in the development of community-based treatment services and providing technical assistance and consultation to law enforcement officials, juvenile courts and other community child care agencies.

13 CSR 110-1.010

AUTHORITY: sections 210.570, 210.610, 219.036.7, 219.041.2 and 219.051, RSMo 1994. 219.016.6, 219.021.2, and 219.021.8, RSMo Supp 1999.* Original rule filed Aug. 13, 1976, effective Dec. 15, 1976. Amended: Filed Feb. 10, 2000, effective Aug. 30, 2000.

*Original authority: 210.570, RSMo 1955; 210.610, RSMo 1979; 219.016, RSMo 1975, amended 1993, 1995; 219.021, RSMo 1975, amended 1980, 1981, 1987, 1993, 1995; 219.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1993; 219.041, RSMo 1975; 219.051, RSMo 1975.