Section 218-RICR-30-00-1.5 - Foster Care Case Processing1.5.1Foster Care Agency ResponsibilitiesWhere appropriate, the Foster Care agency will take all steps including cooperative efforts to secure an assignment to the State of any rights to child support and medical support on behalf of each child receiving foster care maintenance payments.
1.5.2Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) Agency ResponsibilitiesA. The OCSS will provide the same child support services for children receiving IV-D Foster Care benefits as in any other Child Support Enforcement case, provided the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) provides a complete and accurate referral.B. Upon receipt of a complete referral from the DCYF with all required documents, application and affidavits, the OCSS agency establishes a child support case. The OCSS agency will, based on an assessment of the case, determine necessary action, solicit necessary and relevant information from the custodial parent and other relevant sources, and initiate verification of information when appropriate.C. When there is inadequate location information with which to proceed, the OCSS will request additional information or pursue further location attempts where appropriate.D. The OCSS agency will: 2. Establish parentage if necessary;3. Establish orders for support and medical support;4. Suspend orders when the child is no longer in DCYF care; and5. Enforce orders when requested by DCYF.1.5.3Assignment and ReferralThe assignment of support rights secured on behalf of a child receiving foster care maintenance payments shall constitute an obligation owed to the State by the individuals responsible for providing support. This obligation is collectible under all applicable State and local processes. The amount of the obligation will be an amount determined by the State in accordance with a formula established by the State.
218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-30-00-1.5
Amended effective 3/29/2019
Amended effective 1/1/2021