South Dakota § 26-4-7 Development of standards for child care agencies.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-4-7 — Development of standards for child care agencies.

South Dakota § 26-4-7

Title 26MINORS

Ch. 26-4CHILD WELFARE SERVICES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-4-7 (2026).

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The Department of Social Services shall develop standards of care for children in public agencies and private organizations caring for dependent, neglected, delinquent, or mentally handicapped children. The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable and necessary rules setting standards for child welfare agencies for care of children relating to the following areas:

(1)Service or treatment plan requirements for children in care;

(2)Administration and record keeping requirements;

(3)Staff requirements;

(4)Facility safety and sanitation requirements;

(5)Monitoring, evaluation, and audit requirements;

(6)Standards and requirements for the safety and health of children in care; and (7) Standards and requirements required to obtain federal financial participati

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The Department of Social Services shall develop standards of care for children in public agencies and private organizations caring for dependent, neglected, delinquent, or mentally handicapped children. The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable and necessary rules setting standards for child welfare agencies for care of children relating to the following areas: (1) Service or treatment plan requirements for children in care; (2) Administration and record keeping requirements; (3) Staff requirements; (4) Facility safety and sanitation requirements; (5) Monitoring, evaluation, and audit requirements; (6) Standards and requirements for the safety and health of children in care; and (7) Standards and requirements required to obtain federal financial participation for the care of children outside their home in public agencies or private organizations.