R512-300-1. Purpose and Authority

(1) The purposes of Out-of-Home Services are:

(a) To provide a temporary, safe living arrangement for a child placed in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services (Child and Family Services) or the Department of Human Services by court order or through voluntary placement by the child's parent or legal guardian.

(b) To provide services to protect the child and facilitate the safe return of the child home or to another permanent living arrangement.

(c) To provide safe and proper care and address the child's needs while in state custody.

(2) Sections 62A-4a-105 and 62A-4a-106 authorize Child and Family Services to provide Out-of-Home Services and 42 USC Section 672 authorizes federal foster care. 42 USC Sections 671 and 672 (2007), and 45 CFR Parts 1355 and 1356 (2008) are incorporated by reference.

(3) This rule is authorized by Section 62A-4a-102.