Legal Authority

Sections 56-1005 and 39-3505, Idaho Code, authorize the Idaho Board of Health and Welfare to adopt and enforce rules and standards for Certified Family Homes. Sections 56-264 and 56-1007, Idaho Code, authorize the Department to adopt and develop application and certification criteria, and to charge and collect application and certification fees. Under Sections 56-1002, 56-1003, 56-1004, 56-1005, and 56-1009, Idaho Code, and Tittle 56, Chapter 27, Idaho Code, the Department and the Board of Health and Welfare have prescribed powers and duties to provide for the administration and enforcement of Department programs and rules. (3-28-23)