title: Decree No. 18274-S-MEP, 27 June 1988.
abstract: This Decree creates in Costa Rica an Interinstitutional  Commission of Prevention and Integral Attention with Respect  to Abandoned Children and Adolescents with Physical and Mental Limitations, composed of the representatives of various government and nongovernment agencies.  The functions of the Commission are 1) to create and put into operation a program of prevention and integral attention with respect to such children; 2) to give advice on and supervise the execution of the program; and 3) to promote the establishment of participation agreements between public and private, national and international bodies with respect to the issue.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000569:Americas; D002489:Central America; D002648:Child; D003364:Costa Rica; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004194:Disease; D005581:Foster Home Care; D006285:Health Planning; D007391:International Cooperation; D007843:Latin America; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D001523:Mental Disorders; D009656:North America; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011640:Public Policy
keywords: Adolescents--legal aspects; Age Factors; Americas; Central America; Child; Costa Rica; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; Handicapped--legal aspects; International Cooperation--legal aspects; Latin America; Legislation; Mental Disorders--legal aspects; North America; Organization And Administration; Orphans--legal aspects; Population; Population Characteristics; Program Activities; Programs; Social Protection; Youth