39-713c. Homes for children. The secretary shall find suitable homes for children who are children in need of care, as defined in K.S.A. 38-2202, and amendments thereto, referred to the secretary by the district court, and place and supervise the children in such homes. This shall not prevent the use of licensed private child-placing agencies by the secretary or district court when desired.

History: L. 1973, ch. 186, § 9; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 191; L. 1982, ch. 182, § 133; L. 1996, ch. 229, § 105; L. 2018, ch. 107, § 16; July 1.