Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-5-504

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R21-5-504 - Eligibility Determination

The Department shall review the adoption subsidy application and determine eligibility according to the following:

1. The Department shall approve eligibility for adoption subsidy if a child meets the eligibility criteria listed in R21-5-502 and the adoptive parent submits a complete application. If the Department approves eligibility, the Department shall create an adoption subsidy agreement that the adoptive parent and the Adoption Subsidy Supervisor or designee shall sign before the court enters the final order of adoption.

2. The Department shall deny eligibility for an adoption subsidy if a child does not meet the eligibility criteria listed in R21-5-502. If the Department denies an adoption subsidy, the Department shall send a notice to the adoptive parent that explains the reason for denial, the applicant's right to appeal, and the time-frame to file an appeal.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-5-504

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3256, effective 1/24/2016.