16 Del. Admin. Code § 15000-15520

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 15000-15520 - Adoption Assistance Group

This section describes the eligibility requirements for the Adoption Assistance Group.

15520.1Adoption Assistance Group General Eligibility Requirements

The child must meet the general eligibility requirements described in Section 14000. The state of residence is the state where the child lives even if the adoption agreement originates from another state.

15520.2Technical Eligibility Requirements

Age: The child must be under age 21.

Adoption Assistance: There must be an adoption assistance agreement in effect under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, whether or not an adoption assistance payment is being made or an interlocutory (the final order of adoption) or other judicial decree of adoption has been issued.

15520.3Eligibility Determination

Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) is responsible for the eligibility determination.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 15000-15520

17 DE Reg. 503( 11/1/2013)(Final)