N.D. Cent. Code § 50-06-06.14

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 50-06-06.14 - Placement of children - Least restrictive care

The department and human service zones shall explore the option of kinship care if a child is unable to return home due to safety concerns. Absent kinship options, the department and human service zones shall provide permanency options that are in the least restrictive care and near the family's home as required by the federal Adoption and Safe Family Act of 1997 [ Pub. L. 105-89; 111 Stat. 2115; 42 U.S.C. 671 ].

N.D.C.C. § 50-06-06.14

Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 391 (SB 2124),§ 86, eff. 1/1/2020.
Added by S.L. 2017, ch. 353 (SB 2039),§ 8, eff. 8/1/2017.