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Children and Family Services Regulations
made under Section 99 of the
Children and Family Services Act
S.N.S. 1990, c. 5
O.I.C. 91-954 (August 15, 1991, effective September 3, 1991), N.S. Reg. 183/91
as amended up to O.I.C. 2008-203 (April 15, 2008), N.S. Reg. 251/2008
Table of Contents
Appointment of agents and executive directors
Admission to a secure treatment facility
Health care professionals reporting requirements
Fees and disbursements of counsel and guardian ad litem
Form II – License to Operate a Child-caring Facility
Form III – Temporary Care Agreement pursuant to Section 17 of the Children and Family Services Act
Form IV – Special Needs Agreement pursuant to Section 18 of the Children and Family Services Act
Form X - Annual Permanent Care and Custody Report
Form XI – Child Abuse Register
Form XII – Report to the Child Abuse Register
Form XIV – Notice of Registration
Form XV – Agreement for Voluntary Care for the Purpose of Adoption
Form XVI – Secure Treatment Certificate
1 These regulations may be cited as the “Children and Family Services Regulations”.
2 These regulations shall come into force and apply on and not before the 3rd day of September, 1991.
3 For the purpose of these regulations, the Administrator has all the powers, privileges, duties, and functions of the Minister.
4 (1) In these regulations
(a) “Act” means the Children and Family Services Act;
(b) “Administrator” means the Administrator of Family and Children’s Services, Department of Community Services, Province of Nova Scotia, or a person designated by the Administrator;
(c) “assessment centre” means a facility established by the Minister for the purpose of the psycho-social assessment of a child;
(d) “counselling” includes a service to assist a family in preventing a child becoming in need of protective services or to assist a child who is in need of protective services;
(e) “Director” means the Director of Family and Children’s Services, Department of Community Services, Province of Nova Scotia, unless the context otherwise requires;
(f) “facility” means a child-caring facility as defined in the Act;
(g) “foster home” means a home approved by an agency and in which a child is placed by an agency for care, supervision and such other services the child may require;
(h) “group home” means a home approved by the Minister where children who cannot function in their own home or in a foster home are cared for by adults in a family-like setting;
(ha) “hearing” includes the consideration by a judge of a consent order filed with the court;
Clause 4(1)(ha) added: O.I.C. 2003-513, N.S. Reg. 208/2003.
(i) “homemaker services” means services which provide for household management and assistance to develop parenting skills so that parents are better able to care for their children;
(j) “Indian” means a person who is registered as an Indian or entitled to be registered as an Indian under the Indian Act (Canada);
(ja) “place of safety” means a place or one of a class of places approved as a child-caring facility for the emergency temporary care and protection of a child as may be required under the Act and regulations;
Clause 4(1)(ja) added: O.I.C. 2003-236, N.S. Reg. 109/2003.
(k) “protection services” means services to protect children from abuse and neglect;
(l) “receiving home” means a facility for the temporary care of children and in which assessment of children may also be provided;
(m) “residential centre” means a facility for the care of children who are experiencing behaviour and adjustment problems and cannot function in a family setting;
(n) “working day” has the same meaning as in Rule 21 of the Family Court Rules; and
(o) “young offender facility” means a facility providing care, supervision, training and education of young offenders committed under the provisions of the Young Offenders Act.
(2) For the purpose of the Act, the following persons are considered to be related by blood or marriage to another person:
(a) the father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, brother and sister of the person; and
(b) the father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, brother and sister of the spouse of the person.
(3) For the purpose of the Act, the following persons are considered to be related by adoption or marriage to another person:
(a) the father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, brother and sister by adoption of the person; and
(b) the father, mother, son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, cousin, brother and sister of the spouse of the person.
(4) In subsections (2) and (3), “cousin” means the child of one’s uncle or aunt.
Appointment of agents and executive directors
5 (1) The Executive Director of an agency shall be a person whose appointment has been approved by the Minister and no agency may hire an Executive Director or renew the appointment of an Executive Director without the approval of the Minister.
(2) The approval of the Minister given pursuant to subsection (1) may be revoked by the Minister and where the approval is revoked, any funding provided by the Minister in relation to the salary and related expenses of the Executive Director is thereupon revoked.
6 (1) In order to be eligible to be appointed as an agent under the Act a person shall have
(a) a degree in social work or equivalent degree, or be a registered member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers;
Clause 6(1)(a) amended: O.I.C. 98-194, N.S. Reg. 35/98.
(b) completed the Child Protective Services Core Training Course provided by the Department of Community Services;
(c) practised in the field of child protection or the field of child welfare; and
Clause 6(1)(c) amended: O.I.C. 98-194, N.S. Reg. 35/98.
(d) a statement from the head of an Agency attesting to the fact that the person is knowledgeable regarding the Act and has the knowledge and skills in the field of child protection to warrant the person being appointed an agent under the Act.
(2) The Minister shall revoke the appointment of an agent where the person
(a) is no longer employed in a position where agent status is required;
(b) has acted outside authority of the person as an agent or contrary to the Act or these regulations; or
(c) no longer meets the qualifications prescribed in this section.
(3) A person who was an agent on September 2, 1991, under the former Act, is deemed to be an agent for the purpose of the Children and Family Services Act but the Minister shall revoke the appointment where the person
(i) is no longer employed in a position where an agent status is required,
(ii) has acted outside authority of the person or contrary to the Act or regulations, or
(iii) no longer has the knowledge or skills in the field of child protection to warrant the person retaining an agent appointment.
7 (1) In order to receive or to continue to receive any funding that may be paid pursuant to Section 7 of the Act, a child-care service, child-caring facility, a child-placing agency or agency shall provide the services and meet and maintain the conditions and standards prescribed in the Act and these regulations and shall provide to the Minister such information concerning the service, facility or agency in such form and at such times as the Minister may reasonably require.
(2) Where the standard of care or service being provided by a child-care service, child-caring facility, child-placing agency or agency to children is inadequate, or the administration thereof fails to ensure proper expenditure of government funding, the Minister may, after giving ten days notice in writing to the service, facility or agency, suspend payment of all or part of the funding provided under the Act or these regulations until such time as the Minister is satisfied that adequate care or administration is being provided.
8 (1) An organization or person applying to the Minister for approval to operate a child-care service, child-caring facility or child-placing agency pursuant to Section 15 of the Act shall attach to the application
(a) a statement of the philosophy, aims, and objectives of the service or facility;
(b) a description of the programs and services to be provided; and
(c) such other information as the Minister may require.
(2) A child-care service, child-caring facility, child-placing agency or an agency shall adhere to the policy and procedures established for the service, facility or agency by the Department of Community Services, except that a facility, service or agency, by resolution, may adopt its own policy or procedure which, if approved by the Minister, shall be the policy or procedure of the service, facility or agency.
(3) A child-care service, child-caring facility, child-placing agency and an agency shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of the Act, these regulations and the policy and procedures referred to in this section.
9 (1) An agency shall establish a written review procedure, which shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the agency, for hearing and dealing with complaints by any person including a foster parent regarding services sought or received from the agency or services provided on behalf of an agency.
(2) A copy of the procedure shall be provided to the Director and must be approved by the Director prior to its implementation.
(3) A copy of the review procedure shall be made available by the agency to any person on request.
(4) A person who makes a complaint and is not satisfied with the results of the review procedure may have the matter reviewed by the Director.
10 An agency may enter into an agreement with a municipality or the Minister to provide for the establishment of joint services between an agency and any Division of the Department of Community Services for the purpose of providing, coordinating and administering social services in a territorial jurisdiction under one supervising authority.
11 There shall be a regular evaluation by the Administrator of each child-care service, child-caring facility, child-placing agency and agency and a copy of the evaluation shall be provided to the service, facility or agency which is the subject of the evaluation.
12 (1) Every child-care service, child-caring facility, child-placing agency and agency funded, licensed, approved, or incorporated pursuant to the Act shall keep proper books, accounts and records, maintain appropriate internal controls and comply with such systems and procedures concerning accounts, records and internal controls as the Administrator may from time to time prescribe.
(2) Every child-care service, child-caring facility, child-placing agency and agency shall have its account books and ledgers audited annually by an accountant licensed under the Public Accountants Act or other competent auditors, and shall submit an audited statement to the Administrator not later than the 30th day of June of each year for the previous fiscal year.
13 The Minister shall not approve or license a facility that does not comply with the requirements of the Act and these regulations.
14 (1) A person proposing to construct, renovate or acquire a building or buildings for the purpose of operating a facility shall first obtain approval of the Minister, in writing, for the proposed construction, renovation or acquisition.
(2) A person seeking approval under this section shall submit to the Minister an application as prescribed in Form I of these regulations and such other information as the Minister may require.
(3) The Minister may refuse to approve the construction, renovation or acquisition of a facility where the information provided is incomplete or the Minister determines that the proposed facility will not meet the needs of the children for whom it is intended.
15 (1) The license for a facility shall be in Form II of these regulations and shall expire one year from the date on which it is issued or on such other date as the Minister may prescribe.
(2) A request for the renewal of a license shall be submitted at least two months prior to the expiration of the license, and shall be accompanied by such information as the Minister may require.
16 Any approval or license given pursuant to the Act or these regulations for a facility is not a commitment by the Minister to provide funds to or to share in the expenses of the facility.
17 (1) A facility shall have sufficient staff to ensure
(a) compliance with the requirements of these regulations; and
(b) reasonable hours of work and holidays for each member of the staff.
(2) A facility shall have on duty at all times a staff person who is capable of providing emergency care.
18 (1) A facility shall have a Chief Administrative Officer who shall
(a) ensure that the operation of the facility is in compliance with the policies and procedures of the facility;
(b) ensure that the facility complies with the requirements of the Act and these regulations;
(c) be responsible for the overall management of the facility including staff orientation and in-service training; and
(d) plan and implement programs and activities in accordance with the interests and abilities of the children.
(2) The Chief Administrative Officer shall be a person who
(a) is in good physical and mental health; and
(b) has sufficient education and experience to enable the person to perform the responsibilities set forth in subsection (1).
19 A facility shall maintain competent food service, domestic, maintenance, program, activity and administrative support staff in accordance with standards prescribed by the Director of Child Welfare, Department of Community Services.
Section 19 amended: O.I.C. 2004-339, N.S. Reg. 198/2004.
20 (1) The staff members of a facility shall be in good physical and mental health.
(2) The Director of Child Welfare may require a staff person to have a medical examination annually or at such times as is necessary to ascertain that the staff person is in good health.
Subsection 20(2) amended: O.I.C. 2004-339, N.S. Reg. 198/2004.
21 A facility shall provide opportunities for each child to engage in a variety of activities including normal childhood and family living experiences, according to the abilities and interests of the child.
22 (1) Every facility shall provide to the children residing in the facility written information, which is appropriate to their age and their level of comprehension, concerning the facility and the rights and obligations of each child while a resident in the facility.
(2) The Director of Child Welfare may require that the written information referred to in subsection (1) be approved by him prior to it being made available to the residents of the facility.
Subsection 22(2) amended: O.I.C. 2004-339, N.S. Reg. 198/2004.
23 (1) Medical information in respect of a child in a facility shall be kept up to date and each child in a facility shall have a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner not less frequently than annually.
(2) Every three months, the facility shall complete a social, educational and vocational progress report on each child in the care of the facility which report shall include a treatment plan designed to meet the needs of the child.
(3) The reports made pursuant to this section shall be retained in the facility and shall be made available to the Administrator upon request.
24 (1) No person shall be maintained in a facility or any part thereof that is not approved by the Fire Marshal with respect to fire safety.
(2) The Chief Administrative Officer of a facility shall request that the Fire Marshal inspect the facility at least once a year and shall permit the facility to be inspected by a Fire Marshal at such other times as are required to ensure that the requirements of the Fire Marshal are being complied with.
(3) A facility shall have an emergency evacuation plan including arrangements for alternative accommodation for the residents which plan shall be established in cooperation with the local fire department and the emergency measures coordinator for the municipal unit in which the facility is located.
(4) The emergency plan, including the location and operation of fire extinguishers, fire alarm boxes and telephone procedures for calling the fire department, shall be posted in a conspicuous location, and all occupants of the facility shall be informed of the plan.
25 A facility shall provide each child with adequate bedroom space and adequate furniture and storage space for personal belongings.
26 (1) Every facility shall contain specifically designated areas for recreation, informal living and dining.
(2) Every facility shall contain adequate bathing and toilet facilities.
27 (1) Every facility shall provide to the children
(a) morning, noon and evening meals in accordance with any special dietary requirements of the children and which provide the recommended dietary allowance in accordance with the Canada Food Guide; and
(b) an afternoon and bedtime snack.
(2) The Chief Administrative Officer shall designate a staff member as the supervisor of food services for the facility.
(3) The supervisor of food services shall be responsible for
(a) planning and maintaining records of daily menus and special diets; and
(b) evaluation by a dietician of the menus to determine their compliance with subsection (1).
28 (1) The Chief Administrative Officer shall ensure that any medication prescribed for the children in the facility are administered properly and in accordance with the prescription.
(2) No person shall administer any drug to a child unless the person is designated for the purpose by the Chief Administrative Officer and the person is competent to do so.
(3) Drugs prescribed for one child shall not be administered to another child.
29 A facility shall maintain a register containing the name, age, usual place of residence and parent or guardian of every child admitted to the facility, and the date of admission and discharge of the child.
30 (1) Every facility shall be inspected at least once a year by a person authorized by the Administrator.
(2) Any person authorized by the Administrator to inspect a facility may inspect the facility as many times as is necessary to ensure that the facility complies with the requirements of the Act and these regulations.
31 Any child or any parent or guardian of a child in a facility may submit any concern or complaint relating to the facility to the Director of Child Welfare who shall ensure that every complaint and concern is investigated and a written report is submitted to the Minister.
Section 31 amended: O.I.C. 2004-339, N.S. Reg. 198/2004.
32 (1) Sections 13 to 30, inclusive, do not apply to foster homes.
(2) An agency shall not approve a home as a foster home unless the home complies with the policy of the Department of Community Services with respect to foster homes or complies with the foster home policy of the agency which has been approved by the Minister.
(3) Sections 8 and 13 to 30, inclusive, do not apply to a place of safety.
Subsection 32(3) added: O.I.C. 2003-236, N.S. Reg. 109/2003.
(4) An agency shall not approve a place as a place of safety unless the place of safety complies with the policy of the Department of Community Services with respect to places of safety.
Subsection 32(4) added: O.I.C. 2003-236, N.S. Reg. 109/2003.
33 (1) No agency shall place a child who is in its care and custody in a child-caring facility unless the facility is licensed or approved pursuant to the Act and these regulations.
Section 33 renumbered 33(1): O.I.C. 2003-391, N.S. Reg. 160/2003.
(2) Despite subsection (1), an agency may place a child 16 years of age or older who is in its care and custody in
(a) a residence that is licensed or approved pursuant to other Provincial legislation; or
(b) a residence other than a residence described in clause (a), if
(i) the placement is determined by the head of the agency having care and custody of the child to be an appropriate placement to meet the needs of the child,
(ii) the child consents to the placement, and
(iii) the person in charge of the residence agrees to the placement of the child in the residence.
Subsection 33(2) added: O.I.C. 2003-391, N.S. Reg. 160/2003.
Section 34 repealed: O.I.C. 2003-513, N.S. Reg. 208/2003.
35 Where a child who is in a child-caring facility or who is the subject of an agreement pursuant to Section 17 or Section 18 of the Act, reaches the age of sixteen years, the placement of the child in a facility may continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and the agreement with respect to the child may be renewed until the child reaches the age of majority if such placement or renewal is not otherwise contrary to the Act or these regulations.
Admission to a secure treatment facility
35A (1) For the purposes of Sections 54 to 66 of the Act and these regulations,
(a) “facility manager” means a manager of a secure treatment facility;
(b) “person in charge” means a facility manager or their designate;
(c) “treatment” includes treatment interventions provided in a secure treatment facility.
Section 35A renumbered 35A(1): O.I.C. 2004-197, N.S. Reg. 145/2004.
(2) For the purpose of subsection 55(1) of the Act, “five days” means 5 weekdays and does not include the day of issuance of a secure treatment certificate, Saturday, a holiday or any other day when the applicable justice centre is closed for business.
Subsection 35A(2) added: O.I.C. 2004-197, N.S. Reg. 145/2004.
Section 35A added: O.I.C. 2003-513, N.S. Reg. 208/2003.
35B (1) A secure-treatment certificate shall be in Form XVI.
(2) Service of a secure-treatment certificate shall be,
(a) for the child who is the subject of the certificate, by personal service; and
(b) for the nearest legal aid office, by
(i) personal service,
(ii) registered mail, or
[(ii)] (iii) facsimile transmission.
Section 35B added: O.I.C. 2003-513, N.S. Reg. 208/2003.
35C (1) No child shall be placed in a secure treatment facility and no court, judge, justice, youth justice court judge or tribunal shall order, renew or review placement of a child in a secure treatment facility unless the placement, renewal or review is approved, applied for or consented to by the Minister.
(2) The consent of the Minister to an application by an agency for a secure-treatment order or renewal or review of a secure-treatment order shall be in the form of a letter signed by the Director of Child Welfare.
Section 35C added: O.I.C. 2003-513, N.S. Reg. 208/2003.
35D (1) In order for a person in charge to grant a leave of absence for a child from a secure treatment facility pursuant to subsection 60(1) of the Act, the child must request approval from the person in charge, and include the medical, humanitarian or rehabilitative reason for the requested leave of absence and the duration of the requested leave of absence.
(2) A person in charge shall document each request for a leave of absence, including
(a) the date of the request;
(b) the reason for the requested leave of absence;
(c) whether the leave of absence is granted and any terms and conditions of the leave;
(d) the duration of the granted leave of absence;
(e) the name of the person who has charge of the child during the leave of absence,
and any additional relevant details.
Section 35D added: O.I.C. 2003-513, N.S. Reg. 208/2003.
36 (1) A temporary care agreement pursuant to Section 17 of the Act shall be in Form III of these regulations.
(2) Where the person with whom the agency wishes to enter into an agreement pursuant to Section 17 or 18 of the Act does not have custody of the child, the agency may enter into an agreement with the person to provide services to the child pursuant to Section 14 of the Act and the agreement may be in Form III of these regulations with such modifications as the circumstances require and such agreement shall include the following clause:
I/We reside with the child(ren) and have the care of the child(ren). I/We have provided the Agency with particulars of the whereabouts of the parent or guardian with custody and I/we are entering into this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Section 14 of the Children and Family Services Act until such time as the parent or guardian with custody is available to sign a Temporary Care Agreement or to terminate this Agreement.
37 (1) For the purpose of Section 18 of the Act, a child has special needs if the child has a need that is related to or caused by a behavioral, emotional, physical, mental or other handicap or disorder.
(2) A special needs agreement pursuant to Section 18 of the Act may be in Form IV, V or VI of these regulations as is appropriate in the circumstances.
38 A parent or guardian of a mentally handicapped child may apply to an agency for the provision of services to the child and may enter into an agreement with the agency pursuant to Section 18 in the manner prescribed in Form VII or Form VIII of these regulations.
39 (1) An Admissions Committee may be appointed by the Minister to receive and review all applications for the placement of a mentally handicapped child in a child-caring facility and no placement in a facility shall be provided unless approved by the Committee.
(2) The Admissions Committee may, with the approval of the Minister, establish the policies and procedures necessary for carrying out of its functions.
40 Where a person applies to an agency or the Admissions Committee for the placement of a child, an agency shall submit the following information in such form as the Committee specifies:
(a) a social history;
(b) a plan for regular involvement of the parent with the child; and
(c) a comprehensive school report.
41 For the purpose of the Act and these regulations, the child-caring facilities for mentally handicapped children are the Nova Scotia Youth Training Centre, the Children’s Training Centres and any facility approved by the Minister as a child-caring facility for mentally handicapped children.
42 Notwithstanding subsection (1) of Section 39, a mentally handicapped child may be admitted to a child-caring facility
(a) for the purpose of assessing the child for admission to a facility for a period not exceeding ninety days with the approval of the agency, the Superintendent of the facility and the Director of Services to the Mentally Handicapped; or
(b) in an emergency by the Director of Services for the Mentally Handicapped, in consultation with senior facility staff and such admission shall be brought to the immediate attention of the Admissions Committee at the earliest opportunity for review and approval.
43 A parent, guardian, or agency aggrieved by a decision of the Admissions Committee may appeal that decision to the Minister and the Minister may uphold, reverse or vary the decision of the Director in accordance with the best interests of the child.
44 Where an agreement is entered into pursuant to Section 17 or 18 of the Act, the agency shall inquire into the ability of parents to make a financial contribution to the cost of the maintenance of their child and where they are able to make a contribution, it shall be stipulated in the agreement.
45 The cost of mediation services pursuant to Section 13 or 21 of the Act may be paid for in whole or in part by the Administrator in accordance with rates established by the Administrator, provided that the services are rendered by a mediator who possesses the qualifications approved by the Administrator.
Health care professionals reporting requirements
45A (1) Where a health care professional makes a verbal report pursuant to Section 24 of the Act that a child is abused, the health care professional shall within 3 days of the report advise the agency in writing of the information upon which the verbal report is based.
(2) A health care professional who is requested by an agency to examine a child believed to be in need of protective services shall, at the request of the agency, submit a report in writing to the agency within 3 days of the examination and the report shall indicate whether or not the examination revealed injuries or findings that the child may be in need of protective services.
Section 45A added: O.I.C. 95-517, N.S. Reg. 105/95.
Fees and disbursements of counsel and guardian ad litem
46 For the purpose of subsection (4) of Section 37 of the Act
(a) reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel are those which are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Tariff of fees;
(b) reasonable fees and disbursements of a guardian ad litem shall be determined from time to time by the Administrator but shall not exceed the amounts for counsel allowable pursuant to the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Tariff of fees.
47 The reasonable and necessary costs incurred by an agency pursuant to Section 28 of the Act shall be paid by the Minister provided that a child is taken into care pursuant to clause (c) of subsection (2) of Section 28 or subsection (3) of Section 28 of the Act, and the costs incurred by an agency pursuant to Section 28 shall be paid in accordance with Sections 49 to 55 of these regulations.
48 The Administrator may determine from time to time the costs that are reasonable and necessary in relation to Section 28 of the Act and may include the cost of
(a) temporary care of the child;
(b) clothing;
(c) transportation; and
(d) medical services.
49 For the purposes of Sections 50 to 55 of these regulations
(a) “taking a child into care” means a proceeding as defined in Section 31 of the Act, whether initiated by an application pursuant to Section 32 of the Act or a taking into care pursuant to Section 33 of the Act;
(b) “costs of the maintenance of a child in care” means the costs of maintenance of a child in the care and custody of an agency or the cost of the services required to allow a child to remain in the care and custody of a parent, guardian or other person.
50 (1) The cost of taking a child into care includes the direct cost of
(a) medical and dental care and transportation related thereto;
(b) clothing;
(c) conveying the child to and from the court;
(d) temporary care and custody of the child pending the final disposition of the proceeding;
(e) assessment, treatment or service for the child, parent, guardian, or other party;
(f) access services and supervision provided by persons other than the agency;
(g) reasonable fees required for witnesses and service of court documents;
(h) fees and disbursements of agency counsel; and
(i) any other direct costs which the Administrator may authorize.
(2) The amounts that may be included as the cost for assessment, treatment or services listed in clauses (e) and (f) of subsection (1) shall be in accordance with the fees established by the Administrator for the reasonable cost of such assessment, treatment or services by qualified persons.
Subsections 50(3), (4), (5) and (6) repealed: O.I.C. 96-139, N.S. Reg. 41/96.
51 At any time prior to the final disposition of a proceeding, the agency may submit to the Minister an invoice of such interim costs as prescribed in Section 50 as it deems appropriate and invoices shall be submitted at least quarterly.
Section 51 replaced: O.I.C. 96-139, N.S. Reg. 41/96.
52 Upon the final disposition of the proceeding, the agency shall, upon request, submit to the Minister a final statement with respect to the costs prescribed in Section 50.
Section 52 replaced: O.I.C. 96-139, N.S. Reg. 41/96.
53 (1) The Minister shall pay to the agency which has incurred costs with respect to the child
(a) one hundred percent of the costs as prescribed or determined in Section 50 of these regulations; and
(b) when the child is in the permanent care and custody of an agency, the Minister shall pay one hundred percent of the costs of the maintenance of the child in care and such sum as the Minister may establish when the child is being maintained in a facility.
(2) Where a disposition order is made pursuant to Section 42 of the Act and a child has been the subject of a disposition order for more than 18 months, the Minister shall, at the expiration of the 18 months, pay one hundred percent of the costs of the maintenance of the child in care and such sum as the Minister may establish when the child is being maintained in a facility.
(3) The cost of maintenance of a child in the care and custody of an agency who is a resident in a home for special care licensed or approved under the Homes for Special Care Act and regulations shall be determined and provided for pursuant to the provisions of the Social Assistance Act.
Section 53 replaced: O.I.C. 96-139, N.S. Reg. 41/96.