Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 287.23 - Requirements(a)Eligibility for AFDC-F. AFDC-F payments may be made to the county child welfare agency in behalf of a child who meets all of the following conditions: (1) The child was removed from the home of a parent or other specified relative after April 30, 1961, by a court order based on a judicial finding that it is contrary to the welfare of the child to remain the home of his relatives. This includes a child who is neglected, abandoned or in an environment injurious to his welfare, or considered dependent because he is without a parent or guardian, or is without proper care because of the mental or physical disability of a parent, or has been voluntarily released for adoption.(2) The child meets one of the following conditions of dependency:(i) Received AFDC in the month in which court action for his removal and placement was initiated, or would have received AFDC had an application been made.(ii) Was not living with a specified relative at the time court action was initiated but had lived with such a relative within 6 months prior to court action and met other AFDC eligibility factors-age, need and deprivation-in the month court action was initiated. Financial need will be determined by applying the assistance standard to the income in the child's home in the month court action was initiated. The cost of the foster care of the child will not be included but the basic needs of the child in his own home will be. AFDC eligibility will be determined by the requirements and standards in effect at the time the court action was initiated.(3) The child continues to meet the usual eligibility requirements of age, deprivation of parental support or care, including unemployment of the father and need.(4) The court designates the county child welfare agency responsible for the placement, care, and supervision of the child.(5) The child is placed in a foster home or a nonprofit, private child-care institution that is licensed or approved as meeting the standards of the Commonwealth.(6) The county authority enters into a formal agreement with the Department to provide appropriate care and services to the foster child.