1.  The Department may enter into a contract with a person for the provision of shelter and care to children who are placed in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 432.0175

  • Agency which provides child welfare services: has the meaning ascribed to it in Nevada Revised Statutes 432.010
  • Child: means a person who is less than 18 years of age or who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 432.010
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nevada Revised Statutes 432.010
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  The Department may not enter into a contract pursuant to this section unless it is satisfied that the person is qualified and has the necessary facilities and money to provide adequate shelter and care to the children.

3.  The Department shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to ensure that the person provides adequate shelter and care for the children placed in the care of the person.

4.  The person shall comply with all regulations adopted pursuant to this section.