The department shall determine the standard rates of payment for family foster care pursuant to articles 67:12 and 67:14. The payments must cover the cost of maintenance. For short-term group home care and family foster care, reimbursement must be prorated according to days in placement. Group care rates must be determined by the department and include maintenance and service costs.

Reimbursement for family foster care, group care, residential treatment, and intensive residential treatment, § 67:14:31:26.

Source: 2 SDR 74, effective May 13, 1976; 4 SDR 10, effective August 28, 1977; 4 SDR 60, effective March 26, 1978; 7 SDR 23, effective September 18, 1980; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981 ; 52 SDR 55, effective December 2, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Prior versions effective: 1981-07-01.