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Online Manual of Policies and Procedures

The following regulations contain the CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures.

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Social Services Standards Manual

Updated Chapter
01/20/05 Div 30, Chap 30-000 thru 30-500 - Social Services Standards Manual
07/01/08Div 30, Chap 30-600 thru 30-700, Sec 30-764 - Social Services Standards Manual
07/01/08Div 30, Chap 30-700, Sec 30-765 thru 30-776 - Social Services Standards Manual
12/19/06 Div 30, Chap 30-700 (Cont) thru 30-900 - Social Services Standards Manual