Section 441.155.2. Contract for program administration.

The department shall contract for the administration of the child abuse prevention program through formal competitive procurement conducted according to the requirements of 11—Chapters 106 and 107.

       155.2(1) Eligibility requirements. Eligibility for the program administration contract is limited to statewide agencies or organizations that make maximum use of voluntary administrative services.

       155.2(2) Duties. The department shall contract with a single agency or organization to:

        a.           Administer the appropriated funds and any grants, gifts or bequests to the department that are specifically designated by their source for use in the child abuse prevention program; and

        b.           Study and evaluate community-based prevention projects and educational programs for the problems of families and children in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code section 235A.1 and this chapter.

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