"Child protective services," are services provided to a child for whom there is alleged abuse or neglect. These services may include assessment of child abuse and neglect reports, evaluating whether a child is exposed to threats to safety, assessment of a parent's or caretaker's ability to protect the child, establishment of a present danger plan, provision of emergency foster care, establishment of a safety plan, and interventions and services to change negative behaviors and conditions that make a child unsafe.

Source: 2 SDR 49, effective January 7, 1976; 3 SDR 38, effective November 23, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 37 SDR 222, effective June 7, 2011; 44 SDR 94, effective December 4, 2017; 47 SDR 24, effective September 10, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 26-4-7 (1)( 6 )(7) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-7(1)(6)(7).

Prior versions effective: 2017-12-04, 2011-06-07.