Homes for children

39-713c. Homes for children. The secretary shall find suitable homes for children who are children in need of care, as defined in K.S.A. 38-2202, and amendments thereto, referred to the secretary by the district court, and place and supervise the children in such homes. This shall not prevent the use of licensed private child-placing agencies by the secretary or district court when desired. History: L. 1973, ch. 186, § 9; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 191; L. 1982, ch. 182, § 133; L. 1996, ch. 229, § 105; L. 2018, ch. 107, § 16; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Exclusionary Zoning and Its Effects on Group Homes in Areas Zoned for Single-Family Dwellings," 24 K.L.R. 677, 699 (1976). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026