D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6802

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 29-6802 - ELIGIBILITY

6802.1

To the extent that funds are specifically appropriated for the Pilot Program, an applicant shall be eligible to receive a subsidy under the Pilot Program if each of the following criteria is met:

(a) The applicant has submitted a completed application packet in accordance with § 6803;

(b) The applicant is the grandparent, great-grandparent, great-aunt, or great uncle of the child or was the grandparent, great-grandparent, great-aunt, or great-uncle of the child prior to adopting the child.

(c) The applicant has been the child's primary caregiver for at least the previous six (6) months;

(d) The child has resided with the applicant on a continuous basis for at least the most recent six (6) months;

(e) The child's parent has not resided in the applicant's home for at least the most recent six (6) continuous months; provided that a parent may reside in the home without disqualifying the applicant from receiving a subsidy if:

(1) The parent has designated the applicant to be the child's standby guardian pursuant to Chapter 48 of Title 16 of the D.C. Official Code;

(2) The parent is a minor enrolled in school; or

(3) The parent is a minor with a medically verifiable disability that prevents him or her from caring for the child;

(f) The applicant and all adults residing in the applicant's home have obtained a criminal background check in accordance with § 6805;

(g) The applicant and all adults residing in the applicant's home have obtained a child protection register check in accordance with § 6805;

(h) The household income is under two hundred percent (200%) of the federally-defined poverty level;

(i) The applicant has applied for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits for the child through the Department of Human Services, and an eligibility determination has been made;

(j) The applicant is a resident of the District of Columbia; and

(k) The applicant has entered into a subsidy agreement in accordance with § 6807.

(l) The applicant is not currently receiving a guardianship or adoption subsidy for the child.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6802

Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 5837 (July 21, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 12482 (December 12, 2008)