Jurisdiction
Matters pertaining to child welfare; adoptions; assistance to children; children's homes; commitment and care of children and families; child protective services; adult protective services; state guardianship; caregiver support services; child support programs; support of dependents; family preservation programs; social service programs; child care; senior citizens and aging; disabilities; rape crisis centers; domestic violence shelters; sexual assault programs; public assistance programs such as TANF, CCAP, SNAP, LIHEAP, and WIC.