Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 479 - CHILD WELFARE PAYMENTS
Chapter 8 - ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 479-8-010 - TERMINATION OF ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
Current through September 17, 2024
This section applies to all Adoption Assistance Agreements. An Adoption Assistance Agreement terminates when:
(A) All Adoptive Parents who have entered into the Adoption Assistance Agreement request termination of the agreement;
(B) The Adoption Assistance Agreement does not include a designation of guardian or conservator as allowed by state law and the Adoptive Parents are deceased;
(C) The child reaches age 19;
(D) The child dies;
(E) The child becomes an emancipated minor;
(F) The child marries or enlists in the military; or
(G) The Department determines the Adoptive Parents are not legally responsible for the support of the child as a result of a termination of parental rights or a relinquishment of parental rights.
010.01 AGE EXCEPTION. When a child reaches age 19, the Adoption Assistance Agreement will not terminate if the child is eligible for and enrolls in the extended adoption assistance program. The Adoption Assistance Agreement will terminate when the child is no longer enrolled in or eligible for the extended adoption assistance program.