235.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Administrator” means the same as defined in section 234.1. 2. “Child” means the same as defined in section 234.1. 3. “Child welfare services” means social welfare services for the protection and care of children who are homeless, dependent or neglected, or in […]
235.2 Powers and duties of state division. The state division, in addition to all other powers and duties given it by law, shall: 1. Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. 2. Join and cooperate with the government of the United States through its appropriate agency or instrumentality or with any other officer or […]
235.3 Powers and duties of administrator. The administrator shall: 1. Plan and supervise all public child welfare services and activities within the state as provided by this chapter. 2. Make such reports and obtain and furnish such information from time to time as may be necessary to permit cooperation by the state division with the […]
235.4 Licenses. Licenses issued to private boarding homes for children and private child-placing agencies by the administrator shall remain in effect for the period for which issued, unless sooner revoked according to law. Thereafter each of such agencies shall apply to the administrator for a new license, and shall submit to such rules regarding licensing […]
235.5 Inspections. The department of inspections and appeals shall conduct inspections of private institutions for the care of dependent, neglected, and delinquent children in accordance with procedures established pursuant to chapters 10A and 17A. 90 Acts, ch 1204, §51
235.6 Short title. Repealed by 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §389.
235.7 Transition committees. 1. Committees established. The department of human services shall establish and maintain local transition committees to address the transition needs of those children receiving child welfare services who are age sixteen or older and have a case permanency plan as defined in section 232.2. The department shall adopt rules establishing criteria for […]
