Cite as: 10 CNCA § 40.8

A. In the event the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) has legal custody of an Indian child, and that child is placed with a tribal-licensed or approved foster home, the state shall pay the costs of foster care in the same manner and to the same extent the state pays the costs of foster care to state-licensed or state-approved foster homes, provided that the tribe shall have entered into an agreement with the state pursuant to 10 CNCA § 40.7, which shall require tribal cooperation with state plans required by federal funding laws.

B. The state shall pay the costs of foster care of a child placed with a tribal licensed or approved foster home where the placement is made by a tribe having jurisdiction of the proceeding, provided that the tribe shall have entered into an agreement with the state pursuant to 10 CNCA § 40.7, which shall require tribal cooperation with state plans required by federal funding laws.

C. The Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation or his designee shall be authorized to enter into agreements to obtain any and all benefits from the state which are available to residents of the state.

D. The Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation or his designee shall be authorized to enter into agreements with the state and other institutions or agencies for providing residential, group home and crisis foster home care.

Historical Data

Amended LA 26–07, eff. June 15, 2007.