The local agency and the parent(s) shall evaluate the various resources available to meet the costs of care.
Parent(s) shall pay for the cost of care in a manner consistent with their ability to do so and with any applicable state laws or rules.
If the local agency establishes that the parent(s) are able to meet some or all of the costs of care, but are unwilling to do so, the following courses of action are indicated:
The local agency shall make the payments directly to foster parents and other providers of care.
Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9560, FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN, pt. 9560.0640
Statutory Authority: MS s 256.01; 256.82; 256E.05; 257.071; 257.175; 260.40; 260C.212; 260C.451; 393.07