ARSD 67:12:01:51. Emergency payee

In the case of a sudden death, desertion, imprisonment, mental health commitment, or other traumatic emergency situation of the relative payee, the Aid to Families With Dependent Children may be continued for a temporary period to persons acting for the relative with whom the child was living, provided: (1) Payment is on behalf of a child for whom no relative is immediately responsible and the payment is expended for the child; and (2) The department shall make payments for a temporary period necessary to make and carry out plans for the continuing care and support of the child.