A child is eligible for child protective services if the child is under 18 years of age, and the child is alleged or determined to be unsafe because the individuals responsible for the child's care are unable or unwilling to keep the child safe from harm or threats of harm or if a child is abused or neglected as defined in SDCL 26-8A-2.

Source: 2 SDR 49, effective January 7, 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.

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

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

Prior versions effective: 2011-06-07.