R512-308-11. Reviews and Renewals

  (1) Reviews:

  (a) A guardianship subsidy worker will review each Guardianship Subsidy Agreement annually. The family situation, child's needs, and amount of the guardianship subsidy payment may be considered.

  (b) Prior to review, the guardian must complete the form designated by Child and Family Services for Guardianship Subsidy Recertification in order to verify that the guardian continues to support the child. If the form is not received after adequate notice, the guardianship subsidy may be delayed or terminated.

  (2) Renewals:

  (a) In order for guardianship assistance payments to continue, this agreement shall be renewed at intervals of up to three years until the child's 18th birthday.

  (b) Written notification of the need to renew the agreement shall be provided to the guardians no less than 60 days prior to the next renewal date. Child and Family Services shall supply the guardian with the appropriate forms for renewal.

  (c) Child and Family Services and the guardian may negotiate the terms of a new agreement at any time. In order to be effective, all new agreements shall be in writing, on a form designated by Child and Family Services, and signed by the parties. Oral modifications or agreements shall neither bind the Department of Human Services or Child and Family Services nor the guardian.