Rule 290-2-27-.02. Administration of Special Needs Funds
- (1) Payment may only be granted for a special needs child as defined by this chapter.
- (2) Payment may not exceed $4,000 for each such adoption arranged by an agency.
- (3) One-half of such payment shall be made at the time of placement and the remaining amount shall be paid when the adoption is finalized.
- (4) If the adoption disrupts prior to finalization, the state shall be reimbursed by the child-placing agency in an amount calculated on a prorated basis based on length of time the child was in the home and the services provided.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-5-8(a)(7)(G).
History. Original Rule entitled "Administration of Special Needs Funds" adopted. F. Nov. 16, 1990; eff. Dec. 6, 1990.