Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart I - Other Income Maintenance Programs
Chapter 287 - PAYMENT FOR CHILD CARE
AFDC-F PROVISIONS
Section 287.23 - Requirements
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 287.23
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Eligibility for AFDC-F. AFDC-F payments may be made to the county child welfare agency in behalf of a child who meets all of the following conditions:
(1) The child was removed from
the home of a parent or other specified relative after April 30, 1961, by a
court order based on a judicial finding that it is contrary to the welfare of
the child to remain the home of his relatives. This includes a child who is
neglected, abandoned or in an environment injurious to his welfare, or
considered dependent because he is without a parent or guardian, or is without
proper care because of the mental or physical disability of a parent, or has
been voluntarily released for adoption.
(2) The child meets one of the following
conditions of dependency:
(i) Received AFDC in
the month in which court action for his removal and placement was initiated, or
would have received AFDC had an application been made.
(ii) Was not living with a specified relative
at the time court action was initiated but had lived with such a relative
within 6 months prior to court action and met other AFDC eligibility
factors-age, need and deprivation-in the month court action was initiated.
Financial need will be determined by applying the assistance standard to the
income in the child's home in the month court action was initiated. The cost of
the foster care of the child will not be included but the basic needs of the
child in his own home will be. AFDC eligibility will be determined by the
requirements and standards in effect at the time the court action was
initiated.
(3) The child
continues to meet the usual eligibility requirements of age, deprivation of
parental support or care, including unemployment of the father and
need.
(4) The court designates the
county child welfare agency responsible for the placement, care, and
supervision of the child.
(5) The
child is placed in a foster home or a nonprofit, private child-care institution
that is licensed or approved as meeting the standards of the
Commonwealth.
(6) The county
authority enters into a formal agreement with the Department to provide
appropriate care and services to the foster child.
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