Foster Care Maintenance Payments Policies and Procedures 623-05

(Revised 7/1/2023 ML #3736)

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This chapter specifically applies to reimbursement of foster care expenditures for children in foster care determined eligible under Title IV-E (federal), emergency assistance (federal) or regular match (state general) funding options. Foster care reimbursement may only be issued to a licensed or approved provider who meets full compliance with licensing standards. Eligible and reimbursable maintenance and irregular expenditures, as outlined in this chapter, are reimbursed through the foster care payment system with federal and/or state funds depending on the eligibility determination. Foster care reimbursement for children under the custody of a ND Tribal Nation is limited to children eligible for Title IV-E federal funding.

 

Children and Family Services Foster Care and Sub-Adopt Eligibility Unit (CFS FCSA Eligibility Unit) will determine eligibility for the foster care program.

 

The custodial case manager from a Human Service Zone, Division of Juvenile Services (DJS), or Tribal Nation is responsible for obtaining the information needed for the determination. Detailed policy reflecting the eligibility criteria for a foster child is found in Policy Manual Chapter 447-10 “IV-E Foster Care Eligibility”.