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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
The California Department of Justice protects the citizens of California and by carrying out the responsibilities of the Attorney General through several main divisions and bureaus. The department operates statewide with major offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego and Fresno.
The Office of Administration combines and coordinates the central management functions of state government. OA provides services for state agencies and serves as the state`s administrative office. The Commissioner serves as Chief Executive with oversight of the seven divisions: Accounting; Budget and Planning; Facilities Management, Design and Construction; General Services; Information Technology Services; Personnel; and Purchasing. As of July 1, 2014, programs assigned to the Commissioner`s Office include the Office of Equal Opportunity, Children`s Trust Fund, Governor`s Council on Disability, Human Resources, and the Administrative Hearing Commission.
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The Committee on Armed Services (sometimes abbreviated SASC for Senate Armed Services Committee on its Web site) is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nation`s military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy (as pertaining to national security), benefits for members of the military, the Selective Service System and other matters related to defense policy. The Armed Services Committee was created as a result of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 following U.S. victory in the Second World War. It merged the responsibilities of the Committee on Naval Affairs (established in 1816) and the Committee on Military Affairs (also established in 1816).