# Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.01: Authority and purpose

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.01
- **Heading:** Authority and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / DCF / Chapter DCF 57 / § DCF 57.01

## Text

Authority and purpose.
Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of s. 48.67 , Stats., to carry out licensing duties authorized under s. 48.66 , Stats., and the authority of s. 49.343 , Stats., to establish the per client rate that a group home may charge for its services. The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of children placed in group homes and promote efficient provision of services.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.02 Exceptions to rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.04 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.05 Group home program and policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.06 Emergency planning and preparation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.07 Financial records and audits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.08 Insurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.09 Weapons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.10 Pets and animals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.11 Telephone](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.12 Transportation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.13 Licensee reporting requirements to the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.14 Personnel requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_14.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DCF § 57.015 Compliance with administrative rules and laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DCF_57_015.md)

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