S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:09:18

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:42:09:18 - Foster home services

The agency shall approve foster homes with an annual letter or certificate of approval. The approval shall be based on the following qualifications:

(1) The foster home shall meet the emotional and physical needs of the child and, as appropriate and where possible, preserve the child's religious, racial, cultural, or tribal heritage; and

(2) The foster home shall meet the standards for licensing family foster homes as provided in chapters 67:42:01 and 67:42:05 or shall be approved by a tribe according to tribal law.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:09:18

7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 12 SDR 187, effective 5/29/1986; 17 SDR 157, effective 4/23/1991; 35 SDR 187, effective 2/11/2009.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.