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 August 31, 2023
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: (3-15-22)
01. Department Custody. When the child is in the legal custody or guardianship of the Department; or (3-15-22)
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. (3-15-22)
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. (3-15-22)
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. (3-15-22)
c. A contract between the Department and the
service provider, if applicable, must also be in effect. (3-15-22)
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. (3-15-22)
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