Section 212-RICR-20-00-1.14 - Termination of a Subsidy Aid Contract AgreementA. The parent may terminate participation in the program upon written notice to the social worker of the appropriate division of the Department or designated local agencies and, in foster child placements, to the DCYF worker as well.B. The Department or the designated local agency shall terminate the subsidy aid as needed to conform to § 1.12(A)(1) through (3) of this Part or for any of the following reasons: 1. Substantiated charges of physical or emotional abuse of the individual by the parent(s) or foster parent(s) or other individuals residing in the home.2. Inability and/or unwillingness of the parent(s) or foster parent(s) to cooperate with the Department concerning the eligible person's basic care and training program.3. Determination that the parent(s) or foster parent(s) is/are unable to meet physical, nutritional, emotional or behavior needs of the eligible person.4. Determination by the appropriate Department division or designated local agency that the eligible participant's level of functioning has changed from dependent to independent.C. The Department shall inform the parent(s) or foster parent(s) when and if the subsidy aid is to be terminated by a thirty (30) day notice in writing, except in cases of emergency or when determination has been made that the eligible person's physical or mental well-being is endangered. Said notice shall include a statement advising the parent(s) or foster parent(s) of their right to appeal the decision. Other appropriate legal action will be taken as the situation warrants.212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-20-00-1.14
Adopted effective 12/8/2018