Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-28-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 660-5-28-.01 - Definition Of Foster Care

Services for children outside of their own homes on a 24-hour basis in a licensed or approved facility include: diagnosis and evaluation; counseling with parents, relatives, child, provider of foster care; information and referral; recruitment and study of foster care resources; legal services; purchase of transportation services for child returned to this state and from this state to another state pursuant to placement agreements. Transportation and recreational services may be included in purchase of service contracts. Payment may be made for specialized foster care services in foster homes for children with physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral problems. Portions of this program are available under the State Supplemental program.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-28-.01

Effective October 11, 1983. Emergency amendment effective September 16, 1988. Permanent amendment effective December 9, 1988.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Title 38, Chapter 2; Title XX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1397; Title IV-B and Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1302; and the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 ( P.L. 96 272).