Prior Approval for Subsidized Guardianship Eligibility 623-10-10-05

(Revised 2/20/07 ML #3066)

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Eligibility of the child for subsidized guardianship must be determined prior to the filing of the guardianship petition.  This is done on the “Subsidized Guardianship Contingent Approval Request” form. The contingent approval request form includes information on the child’s income and assets.  The social worker may need to assist the prospective guardian in completing this form.

 

Any request for an exception to the policy limiting eligibility to children who have been in the state foster care system for at least 6 months must be submitted to the State Office prior to completing the “Subsidized Guardianship Contingent Approval Request.”

 

All other sources of income available to the child should be reviewed and considered prior to filing the contingent approval form. The “Subsidized Guardianship Contingent Approval Request” is signed by all parties and forwarded to CFS.

 

If approved for the subsidy, the child’s guardianship assistance will be based on the current payment rate for subsidized guardianship, taking into consideration the child’s income and assets.

 

It is important to keep in mind that the guardianship subsidy rate is a flat rate which will not be adjusted when foster care rates change.