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Originally Posted by beth9927
So do any of you know what it takes to meet the qualifications of Title IV-E. Am I understanding this right - that you either have to be eligible for ssi or something to do with the living conditions (income, marital status) of the birthparents??
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Originally Posted by beth9927
Beth
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it takes a DSM-IV diagnosis, from what I understand. Medical conditions, sensory intergration issues, social problems that border on a conduct disorder or inability to bond are also things that create eligibility for the AAP.
As far as Los Angeles county goes,
all foster children are subsidized adoption eligible, because it's assumed that there will be a level of management involved. There's a scale (A-D) that determines the subsidy rate. A child who has massive issues will qualify for the D rate and be reassessed every two years for rate. A child receiving the lowest rate won't be reevaluated for anything beyond maintained custody by the adoptive parent.
In Utah, a special needs child will receive roughly 40% of the foster care rate. Oregon is done on a financial need basis, which seems unique, and the subsidy is negotiated with between teh SW and the aparents. In CA the same child would receive 200% of the rate, no financial need is ever determined since it's not a payment, it's a stipend. From what I can tell, there's no difference in services, just perception of need.