39-713c. Homes for children. The secretary shall find suitable homes for children who are deprived, wayward, miscreant, delinquent or children in need of care 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; July 1, 1997.