The Department of Youth Services has the power and duty to:

1. (1) 44-1-24 (4) - "...subsidize foster care facilities or group homes for youths alleged to be delinquent following such hearing, including detention, examination, study, care, treatment, and training;"
2. (2) 44-1-24 (6) “Make and enforce all rules and regulations which are necessary and appropriate to the proper accomplishment of the duties and functions vested in the department by law with respect to youth services and which do not conflict with or exceed the provisions of law vesting the duties and functions in the department.”
3. (3) 44-1-24 (7) “Enter into contracts with any other state or federal agency or with any private person, organization, or group capable of contracting, if the department finds the action to be in the public interest.”

Author: Patrick J. Pendergast, Deputy Director for Community Services.

Statutory Authority: Title 44, Code of Ala. 1975. §44-1-24 (7), §44-1-28.

History: Adopted June 29, 1984; filed July 10, 1984 entitled "Background." Emergency Repeal adopted March 22, 1985; filed May 10, 1985; effective May 10, 1985. Emergency Adoption of New Rule entitled "Statutory Authority" in lieu thereof March 22, 1985; filed May 10, 1985; effective May 10, 1985. Permanent Repeal adopted July 15, 1985; filed July 15, 1985; effective August 19, 1985. Permanent Adoption of new rule in lieu thereof July 15, 1985; filed July 15, 1985; effective August 19, 1985. Amended: Filed November 6, 2018; effective December 21, 2018.