27 chapters · 560 sections in this title.
SDCL § 26-4-13 Foster care payments exempt from legal process
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Payments made for the foster care of children under programs of the Department of Social Services shall not be subject to garnishment or other legal process by any creditor of the payee, except for necessaries furnished for the subsistence and maintenance of the child or children…
SDCL § 26-4-7 Development of standards for child care agencies
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The Department of Social Services shall develop standards of care for children in public agencies and private organizations caring for dependent, neglected, delinquent, or mentally handicapped children. The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable and necessary rules set…
SDCL § 26-4-8 Repealed by SL 2012, ch 151 , § 3
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26-4-9. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 132 , § 2.
SDCL § 26-4-9.1 Adoption services program established--Rules adopted
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The Department of Social Services shall establish a program of adoption services. The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable and necessary rules for the operation of the program of adoption services including: (1) Program administration; (2) Adoptive applications and p…