63.2-616 - Provision of public assistance and social services. - Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-616. Provision of public assistance and social services.

Local departments may combine community resources to assist the families ofpersons who may be in need because of the limitations on TANF financialassistance and may arrange for appropriate care of needy families where thelimitation on TANF financial assistance as a result of the birth of anadditional child or the two-year limit on TANF financial assistance isexecuted. Public assistance and social services may be provided that include,but are not limited to, help for families in obtaining donated food andclothing, continuation of food stamps for adults and children who areotherwise eligible, child care, and Medicaid coverage for adults and childrenwho are otherwise eligible for Medicaid.

(1994, cc. 858, 951, § 63.1-133.52; 1995, c. 450; 2002, c. 747.)