R512-308-9. Guardianship Subsidy Agreement

  (1) A Guardianship Subsidy Agreement specifies the terms for financial support for the child's basic needs and may be for a duration of no longer than three years.

  (2) A guardianship subsidy worker will complete the Guardianship Subsidy Agreement.

  (3) The effective date of the initial agreement is the date of the court order granting guardianship.

  (4) A Guardianship Subsidy Agreement must:

  (a) Be signed by the guardian and a Child and Family Services designee prior to any payments being made;

  (b) Identify the reason a subsidy is needed;

  (c) List the amount of the monthly payment;

  (d) Identify dates the agreement is in effect;

  (e) Identify responsibilities of the guardian;

  (f) Identify under what circumstances the agreement may be amended or terminated and the time period for reviews;

  (g) Include a provision for a reduction or termination in the amount of the guardianship subsidy in the event a legislative or executive branch action affects Child and Family Services' budget or expenditure authority, making it necessary for Child and Family Services to reduce or terminate guardianship subsidies, or if a regional office determines that reduction is necessary due to regional budget constraints;

  (h) Include a provision for assignment of benefits to the Office of Recovery Services in accordance with the Office of Recovery Services requirements; and

  (i) Include a provision for correction of any under or overpayment that was made in error or that was incorrectly paid to the guardian by the Department of Human Services or Child and Family Services.