P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 211b
The Department shall be the agency responsible for carrying out the programs of the Commonwealth directed toward the solution or mitigation of the social problems of Puerto Rico. Toward this purpose it shall study the social problems and shall outline a plan of action directed toward the solution or mitigation of said problems. It shall also carry out social service programs or of any related nature giving emphasis to the rehabilitation aspect by means of the efforts of the proper individuals and with the vision of interrelationship between individuals, families and community.
Through proper action or in coordination with other government or private organizations, it shall carry out programs of direct economic aid to needy persons, service for the welfare of children and young people and for disabled persons, rehabilitation and training programs, community improvement projects, programs for providing employment to unemployed persons, guidance programs for individuals and families and any other activity which leads to the social improvement of individuals as well as of families and communities.
History —June 30, 1968, No. 171, p. 614, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1969.