1. (a) The Division of Children and Family Services Subsidized Guardianship Coordinator or designee will:

   1. (1) Complete the CFS-435-D: Recommendation for Finalization of Guardianship and submit to the appropriate Office of Chief Counsel attorney who will use the information on the form to prepare the guardianship petition;
   2. (2) Draft and complete the CFS-435-F: Subsidized Guardianship Agreement with the prospective guardians and FSW prior to the guardianship hearing;
   3. (3) Submit the CFS-435-F: Subsidized Guardianship Agreement to the Adoption’s Manager or designee for review and approval; and
   4. (4) Sign the CFS-435-F: Subsidized Guardianship Agreement.

2. (b) The Adoption Manager or designee will:

   1. (1) Review the CFS-435-F: Subsidized Guardianship Agreement and approve or deny as appropriate; and
   2. (2) Inform the Subsidized Guardianship Coordinator or designee of approval or denial.

3. (c) The FSW will:

   1. (1) Assist the division Subsidized Guardianship Coordinator or designee in completing the CFS-435-F: Subsidized Guardianship Agreement with the prospective guardian or guardians prior to the guardianship hearing; and
   2. (2) Ensure all signatures required on the CFS-435-F: Subsidized Guardianship Agreement are obtained.

4. (d) The FSW Supervisor will:

   1. (1) Conference with the FSW regarding decisions related to and preparation for the finalization of the subsidized guardianship agreement; and
   2. (2) Inform the Area Director of issues related to pursuing the subsidized guardianship arrangement for the child.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: "01/2020"