Chapter DCF 56

DCF 56.23(2)(a)1.e. e. Risk behaviors.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)1.f. f. Child’s language.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)1.g. g. Strengths.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)2. 2. For points that have been assigned in the areas under subd. 1., the placing agency shall add the total points that represent all of the following:

DCF 56.23(2)(a)2.a. a. A child’s need that has a rating of 2 indicating there is a presence of a moderate special need.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)2.b. b. A child’s need that has a rating of a 3 indicating there is a presence of an intensive special need.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)2.c. c. A child’s strength that has a rating of 2 that indicates an identified strength.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)2.d. d. A child’s strength that has a rating of 3 that indicates no strength has been identified.

DCF 56.23(2)(a)3. 3. A placing agency shall make a supplemental payment under this paragraph that is a dollar amount determined by the department multiplied by the total points determined under subd. 2.

DCF 56.23(2)(b) (b) Level of care higher than level of need. A placing agency shall make a supplemental payment under this paragraph that is an amount determined by the department if a foster home’s level of care certification is higher than the level of need of a child placed in the foster home and the foster home has a Level 3 or 4 certification.

DCF 56.23(3) (3) Exceptional payment.

DCF 56.23(3)(a) (a) A placing agency may make an exceptional payment to a foster parent to accomplish any of the following:

DCF 56.23(3)(a)1. 1. Enable the child to be placed or remain in a foster home instead of being placed or remaining in a more restrictive setting.

DCF 56.23(3)(a)2. 2. Enable the placement of siblings or minor parent and minor children together.

DCF 56.23(3)(a)3. 3. Assist with transportation costs to the school the child was attending prior to placement in out-of-home care.

DCF 56.23(3)(a)4. 4. Replace a child’s basic wardrobe that has been lost or destroyed in a manner other than normal wear and tear.

DCF 56.23(3)(a)5. 5. For a child placed in a foster home before February 21, 2011, and who remains placed in that foster home, equalize the total payment amount lost by the child’s foster parent due to implementation of the method of determining supplemental payments in sub. (2).

DCF 56.23(3)(b) (b) A placing agency may determine the frequency and amount of an exceptional payment necessary to meet one or more purposes in par. (a), provided no total monthly payment to the foster parent exceeds the maximum amount determined by the department under sub. (1) (b).

DCF 56.23(4) (4) Initial clothing allowance.

DCF 56.23(4)(a) (a) A placing agency may pay an initial clothing allowance to a foster parent when a child is initially placed in foster care.

DCF 56.23(4)(b) (b) The amount of the initial clothing allowance shall be the actual cost of the clothing not to exceed a maximum determined by the department.

DCF 56.23(4)(c) (c) If a child is placed in foster care 120 days or more after a previous out-of-home care placement was terminated, the placement shall be considered an initial placement for the purpose of par. (a).

DCF 56.23 Note Note: See the department’s uniform foster care rate-setting policy and forms related to rates on the department’s website http://dcf.wisconsin.gov in the section on foster care program and services. The policy includes current information for all of the following:

DCF 56.23 Note 1. Total monthly maximum payment to a foster parent.

DCF 56.23 Note 2. Dollar amount that is multiplied by the total points of a child’s identified needs and strengths to determine the portion of a supplemental payment under sub. (2) (a).

DCF 56.23 Note 3. Dollar amount of the portion of a supplemental payment under sub. (2) (b) if a foster home’s level of care is higher than a child’s level of need.

DCF 56.23 Note 4. Maximum initial clothing allowance.

DCF 56.23(5) (5) Retainer fee. A placing agency may provide a monthly retainer fee to a foster parent to maintain openings in a foster home for emergency placements under ss. 48.205 and 938.205, Stats. This fee may not be considered part of the foster care payment for a specific child.

DCF 56.23 History History: EmR1050: emerg. cr., eff. 1-1-11; CR 10-148: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.

Appendix A

Placement Complexity Chart Options

DCF 56.23 Note Note: A child in foster care can be served by a foster home with a certification lower than the child’s level of need if an exception has been granted and documented in the child’s electronic case record by the placing agency and the agency shows what services and supports will be provided to meet the child’s needs.

DCF 56.23 History History: EmR1050: emerg. cr., eff. 1-1-11; CR 10-148: cr. Register August 2011 No. 668, eff. 9-1-11.