Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.01 - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING INFORMATION
Section 16.06.01.436 - PARENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN ALTERNATE CARE
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.06.01.436
Current through September 2, 2024
In accordance with Section 56-203B, Idaho Code, parents are responsible for costs associated with the care of their child in alternate care.
01. Notice of Parental Responsibility. The Department will provide the parents(s) with written notification of their responsibility to contribute toward the cost of their child's support, treatment, and care, including clothing, medical, incidental, and educational costs.
02. Financial Arrangements with Parent(s). Parent(s) are responsible to reimburse the Department for the costs of alternate care when their child is placed in alternate care in accordance with a court order or voluntary placement agreement.
a. The amount of support is based on the parents' income, the costs of care for the child, and any unique circumstances affecting the parents' ability to pay.
b. Every parent is expected to contribute to the cost of their child's care, but no parent will be asked to pay more than the actual cost of care, including clothing, medical, incidental and educational costs. The cost of room and board must be paid by the parent(s) to the Department, and the Department will in turn reimburse the alternate care providers.
Effective March 15, 2022
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