Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.01 - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
ALTERNATE (OUT-OF-HOME) CARE
Section 16.06.01.400 - AUTHORITY FOR ALTERNATE CARE SERVICES

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.06.01.400

Current through September 2, 2024

Upon approval of the regional Child and Family Services Program Manager or their designee, the Department may provide or purchase alternative care under the following conditions:

01. Department Custody. When the child is in the legal custody or guardianship of the Department; or

02. Voluntary Placement. Upon agreement with the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or young adult under extended foster care when circumstances interfere with their provision of proper care or they are no longer able to maintain a child in their home and they can benefit from social work and treatment services.

a. A service plan and an out-of-home placement agreement must be developed between the Department and the family. The service plan will identify areas of concern, goals, desired results, time frames, tasks and task responsibilities. The out-of-home placement agreement will include the terms for reimbursement of costs with any necessary justification for deviation from Child Support guidelines.

b. A voluntary agreement for out-of-home placement entered into between the Department and the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a minor child may be revoked at any time by the child's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and the child must be returned to the parent or legal guardian upon their request.

c. A contract between the Department and the service provider, if applicable, must also be in effect.

d. Voluntary out-of-home placements exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days without a judicial determination that it is in the best interests of the child to continue their current placement cannot be reimbursed by Title IV-E funds.

Effective March 15, 2022

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