§ 50-11-03.2 — Use of public funds

North Dakota § 50-11-03.2

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 50: Public Welfare
• Ch. 50-11: Foster Care Homes for Children and Adults

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1. Public funds for the purchase of foster care for children or adults may be used only in
facilities licensed, certified, or approved by the department. No person acting on behalf
of any state, county, or local governmental entity may arrange for or promote care
provided in a facility that does not have a license, certification, or approval issued by
the department. This section does not apply to any home or institution under the
management and control of the state.
2. Nonfederal funds may be used to reimburse the costs of shelter care placements for
no more than seven days if the shelter care services are certified by the department. If
the entity has diligently pursued other placement, the department may grant an
extension for the health and safety of the child or due to unforeseeable circumstances.
3. Nonfederal funds may be used for maintenance payments to an unlicensed identified
relative or unlicensed kinship relative for no more than six months and to a guardian
with a subsidy approval made by the department.