Section 148-50-2 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIESA. Children who are alleged to be abused and neglected are the Department's first priority.B. Children for whom there is an agreement for long-term adoption assistance are a priority for available funds.C. The provision of recommended services is always contingent upon availability of services and funds.10-148 C.M.R. ch. 50, § 2