18-A §9-402. Adoption assistance
Title 18-A: PROBATE CODE
Article 9: ADOPTION HEADING: PL 1995, C. 694, PT. C, §7 (NEW)
Part 4: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HEADING: PL 1995, C. 694, PT. C, §7 (NEW)
§9-402. Adoption assistance
(a). Applications for the program may be submitted by the following persons:
(1). Foster parents interested in adopting an eligible child in their care; [1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
(2). Other persons interested in adopting an eligible child; or [1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
(3). Adoptive parents who were not informed of the program or of facts relevant to the child's eligibility when they adopted a child who was at the time of adoption eligible for participation in the program. [1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF) .]
(b). All applicants for the program must meet department standards for adoption except for financial eligibility.
[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF) .]
(c). Assistance may be provided for special needs only and may be varied based on the special needs of the child. Assistance may be provided for a period of time based on the special needs of the child.
[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. C, §7 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1995, c. 694, §C7 (NEW). 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).