Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-10-109
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A. In providing any of the duties set forth in this act, the
Department of Human Services may provide direct protective services.
B. The Department may contract with any public or private
agency for the provision of protective services.
C. The Department shall utilize to the extent appropriate and
available existing resources and services of public and nonprofit
private agencies in providing protective services. The Department
shall make maximum use of volunteers and church groups whenever
feasible.
Department of Human Services may provide direct protective services.
B. The Department may contract with any public or private
agency for the provision of protective services.
C. The Department shall utilize to the extent appropriate and
available existing resources and services of public and nonprofit
private agencies in providing protective services. The Department
shall make maximum use of volunteers and church groups whenever
feasible.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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