The Department of Human Resources shall use funds deposited in the foster care trust fund to meet the following needs of children in its custody including, but not limited to, tuition for post-secondary education, tutoring, development of artistic or athletic abilities, graduation costs, birthday and Christmas gifts, and, assistance with preparation for independent living. In no case shall proceeds from the foster care trust fund be used for the cost of board or staff costs of the Department of Human Resources. All administrative costs or any other costs to provide for the operation of the foster care trust fund created by this article shall be paid from funds allocated to the department of human resources.