DCF 55.07(2)(b) (b) The supplemental payment amount based on the child’s identified needs and included in the initial subsidized guardianship agreement shall be determined under s. DCF 56.23 (2) (a) if the child has needs that have been identified as moderate or intensive in the areas listed in s. DCF 56.23 (2) (a) 1. a. to e.

DCF 55.07 Note Note: Under s. 48.62 (4), Stats., and s. DCF 56.23 (1) (c), no supplemental payment may be paid to a foster parent who operates a Level 1 foster home.

DCF 55.07(3) (3) Adjustment of monthly payment.

DCF 55.07(3)(a) (a) The amount of a monthly payment to a guardian may be adjusted periodically based on the circumstances of the guardian and the needs of the child under s. DCF 55.08, in consultation with the guardian.

DCF 55.07(3)(b) (b) Notwithstanding par. (a), the amount of a monthly subsidized guardianship payment to a guardian may not be adjusted under s. DCF 55.08 if the prospective guardian’s foster home was certified at Level 1 under s. DCF 56.13 (3) on the date that the prospective guardian signed the subsidized guardianship agreement under s. DCF 55.06.

DCF 55.07 Note Note: The adjustment of a monthly payment is an adjustment to the supplemental payment, which a guardian is not eligible to receive if the guardian’s foster home was certified at Level 1.

DCF 55.07 History History: CR: 12-045: cr. Register May 2013 No. 689, eff. 6-1-13.

DCF 55.08 DCF 55.08 Amendment to adjust payment amount.

DCF 55.08(1) (1) Substantial change in circumstances. In this section, “substantial change in circumstances” means that a documented change has occurred regarding the child in one or more areas of identified needs, including physical, behavioral, or emotional needs, that would result in a change in a supplemental payment determined under one of the following:

DCF 55.08(1)(a) (a) For a subsidized guardianship agreement entered into before July 1, 2011, under s. 48.62 (5), 2009 Stats., the amount determined under s. DCF 55.09.

DCF 55.08(1)(b) (b) For a subsidized guardianship agreement entered into on or after July 1, 2011, under s. 48.623, Stats., the amount determined under s. DCF 56.23 (2) (a) if the child has needs that have been identified as moderate or intensive in the areas listed in s. DCF 56.23 (2) (a) 1. a. to e.

DCF 55.08 Note Note: Under s. DCF 55.07 (3) (b), a guardian who was a foster parent who operated a Level 1 foster home on the date that the subsidized guardianship agreement was signed is not eligible for an amendment to adjust the subsidized guardianship payment amount.

DCF 55.08(2) (2) Timing of request. A guardian who is receiving monthly subsidized guardianship payments pursuant to an initial or amended subsidized guardianship agreement may request that the agreement be amended to increase the amount of those payments if the guardian believes that there has been a substantial change in circumstances and the timing of the request is any of the following:

DCF 55.08(2)(a) (a) Not less than 12 months after any of the following occurred:

DCF 55.08(2)(a)1. 1. The guardianship was established under s. 48.977, Stats., or under a tribal court order that is substantially similar to an order under s. 48.977, Stats., and an agreement specified in s. DCF 55.01 (2) or (3).

DCF 55.08(2)(a)2. 2. A previous request for an amendment to the subsidized guardianship agreement was denied.

DCF 55.08(2)(b) (b) Within 120 days before the expiration date of an amendment to the subsidized guardianship agreement.

DCF 55.08(3) (3) Guardian request. To request an amendment to the subsidized guardianship agreement, the guardian shall do all of the following:

DCF 55.08(3)(a) (a) Complete and return the request for subsidized guardianship amendment form prescribed by the department to document the guardian’s observations of the child’s physical, behavioral, and emotional needs.

DCF 55.08 Note Note: When a guardian contacts the agency about a possible amendment, the agency sends the guardian at least 2 sets of the applicable forms. The forms are available in the forms section of the department website, https://dcf.wisconsin.gov, or by writing to the Division of Safety and Permanence, P.O. Box 8916, Madison WI 53708-8916.

DCF 55.08 Note For a subsidized guardianship agreement entered into before July 1, 2011, the agency sends all of the following forms:

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2813-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request —Established Before July 1, 2011.

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2783-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request —Confirmation of Needs Behavioral Characteristics.

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2784-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request — Confirmation of Needs Physical/Personal Care Characteristics.

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2785-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request — Confirmation of Needs Emotional Characteristics.

DCF 55.08 Note For a subsidized guardianship agreement entered into on or after July 1, 2011, the agency sends all of the following forms that apply to the child’s age:

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2781-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request — Complete Documentation Request.

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2867-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request — Age Birth to 5 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Version.

DCF 55.08 Note DCF-F-2868-E, Subsidized Guardianship Amendment Request — Age 5 to 17 Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Version.