R512-300-3. Scope of Services

(1) Qualification for Services. Out-of-Home Services are provided to:

(a) A child placed in the custody of Child and Family Services by court order and the child's parent or guardian, if the court orders reunification;

(b) A child placed in the custody of the Department by court order for whom Child and Family Services is given primary responsibility for case management or for payment for the child's placement, and the child's parent or guardian if reunification is ordered by the court;

(c) A child voluntarily placed into the custody of Child and Family Services and the child's parent or guardian.

(2) Service Description. Out-of-Home Services consist of:

(a) Protection, placement, supervision, and care of the child;

(b) Services to a parent or guardian of a child receiving Out-of-Home Services when a reunification goal is ordered by the court or to facilitate return of a child home upon completion of a voluntary placement.

(c) Services to facilitate another permanent living arrangement for a child receiving Out-of-Home Services if a court determines that reunification with a parent or guardian is not required or in the child's best interests.

(3) Availability. Out-of-Home Services are available in all geographic regions of the state.

(4) Duration of Services. Out-of-Home Services continue until a child's custody is terminated by a court or when a voluntary placement agreement expires or is terminated.

(5) As specified in Section 62A-4a-415, Child and Family Services may not consent to the interview of a child in state custody by a law enforcement officer, unless consent for the interview is obtained from the child's Guardian ad Litem. This provision does not apply if a Guardian ad Litem is not appointed for the child.