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I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this directive is to advise social service districts of
the ongoing requirements of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (SSA),
including new federal policy interpretations and audit results.
Districts were previously advised in 84 ADM-4 concerning these
requirements. However, since the issuance of 84 ADM-4, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has conducted audits of
the Title IV-E foster care program, and raised eligibility issues,
which, while being challenged by this Department, must nevertheless be
recognized and addressed.
This directive should assist social services districts in properly
determining IV-E eligibility; Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF) and
utilizing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for children in foster
care. The appropriate claiming of these federal programs should aid
social services districts to remain under the present State Foster Care
Cap. (See 92 LCM-110).
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