EmR2403 Rule Text

The adoption assistance program is authorized under 42 USC 673. The program provides partial reimbursement to states to facilitate the timely placement of children whose special needs or circumstances would otherwise make it difficult to place them with adoptive families.

42 USC 673 (a) (3) provides that the amount of an adoption assistance payment shall be determined through agreement between the adopting parents and the state agency, which shall take into account the circumstances of the adopting parents and the needs of the child being adopted and may be adjusted periodically with the concurrence of the adopting parents.

Summary of Data and Analytical Methodologies

Not applicable

Comparison to Adjacent States

Not applicable

Effect on Small Businesses

The rule does not affect small businesses as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats.

Analysis Used to Determine Effect on Small Businesses

The adoption assistance program affects the department and families who adopt a child from the public child welfare system.

Agency Contact

Emily Erickson, Director

Bureau of Permanence and Out-of-Home Care

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Rule Text

SECTION 1. DCF 50.11 (1) (b) 2. b. is amended to read:

DCF 50.11 (1) (b) 2. b. For an adoption assistance agreement entered into on or after July 1, 2011, the rate schedule under s. DCF 56.23 (2) (a) if the child has a total of 5 or more needs that have been identified as moderate or intensive in the areas listed in s. DCF 56.23 (2) (a) 1. a. to e.

SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This rule takes effect upon publication in the state newspaper and shall remain in effect for 150 days, as provided in s. 227.24 (1) (c), Stats., subject to extensions under s. 227.24 (2), Stats.