The child placement agency shall keep a current record on each of the foster homes it has approved to care for children who are under the age of 18. The record must contain the following information:
- (1) The initial application and the annual reapplication for approval;
- (2) Annual documented compliance with the requirements of chapters 67:42:01 and 67:42:05 or the foster home licensing standards established by a tribe in accordance with tribal law;
- (3) A dated narrative record of all contacts regarding the home's compliance with licensing standards and a closure summary with the reasons for the closure, if applicable; and
- (4) The home's annual certificates or letters of approval.
Source: 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 12 SDR 187, effective May 29, 1986; 39 SDR 220, effective June 27, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.