The department may take action under this article or any other appropriate state and federal statutes to assure that the parent or parents of a child in the custody and care of the department or otherwise receiving foster care maintenance payments under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, provide support for such child. An order for support may be made at the time custody is granted to the department and may be made a part of the custody order.
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