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Indiana Department of Child Services protects children who are victims of abuse or neglect and strengthens families through services that focus on family support and preservation. The Department also administers child support, child protection, adoption and foster care throughout the state of Indiana. Mission: The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) protects children from abuse and neglect, and works to ensure their financial support. Vision: Children thrive in safe, caring, supportive families and communities. We believe: • Every child has the right to be free from abuse and neglect • Every child has the right to appropriate care and a permanent home • The best place for children to grow up is with their own families • Children and older youth have the right to permanent and lifelong connections • Parents have the primary responsibility for the care and safety of their children • In personal accountability for outcomes, including one`s own growth and development • Every person has value, worth and dignity
TEXAS APP/LICENSE/CERT BD. is a Austin, TX-based company in the Government sector.
The State Comptroller is New York State`s chief fiscal officer. The Comptroller is charged with auditing government operations and operating the Statewide Retirement Systems. His responsibilities include: Managing the State`s assets and issuing General Obligation debt; Conducting management and financial audits of State agencies and public benefit corporations; Issuing reports on State finances; Overseeing the fiscal affairs of local governments, including New York City; Reviewing State contracts, payrolls and payments before they are issued; Maintaining the State`s accounting system and issuing monthly cash financial statements; Overseeing the Justice Court and Abandoned Property Programs; and Operating the retirement systems for State and local retirees, valued at $140.5 billion as of March 2006. These systems provide services to over 260,000 retirees and their beneficiaries, over 600,000 members, and 2,700 employers who comprise one of the world`s largest public pension fund. OSC monitors, reports on, and coaches other public entities, and works to ensure that governments at all levels are discharging their responsibilities in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
The mission of the Texas Education Agency is to provide leadership, guidance and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) comprises the commissioner of education and agency staff. The TEA and the State Board of Education (SBOE) guide and monitor activities and programs related to public education in Texas. The SBOE consists of 15 elected members representing different regions of the state. One member is appointed chair by the governor. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) oversees all aspects of the preparation, certification and standards of conduct of public school educators. There are 11 members on the board who are appointed by the governor, and three non-voting members. TEA provides staff support to the SBEC board.
FEMA's HAZUS-MH Program is a Annapolis, MD-based company in the Government sector.