In the case of a sudden death, desertion, imprisonment, mental health commitment, or other traumatic emergency situation of the relative payee, the Aid to Families With Dependent Children may be continued for a temporary period to persons acting for the relative with whom the child was living, provided:

1. (1) Payment is on behalf of a child for whom no relative is immediately responsible and the payment is expended for the child; and
2. (2) The department shall make payments for a temporary period necessary to make and carry out plans for the continuing care and support of the child.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 88, effective July 1, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981 ; 51 SDR 52, effective November 11, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Prior versions effective: 1981-07-01.