The agency shall approve foster homes with an annual letter or certificate of approval. The approval shall be based on the following qualifications:

1. (1) The foster home shall meet the emotional and physical needs of the child and, as appropriate and where possible, preserve the child's religious, racial, cultural, or tribal heritage; and
2. (2) The foster home shall meet the standards for licensing family foster homes as provided in chapters 67:42:01 and 67:42:05 or shall be approved by a tribe according to tribal law.

Source: 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 12 SDR 187, effective May 29, 1986; 17 SDR 157, effective April 23, 1991; 35 SDR 187, effective February 11, 2009.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.